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common1945-1980
Nicolaus Copernicus Commemorative
United States · 1973 · 8¢
The stamp features a stylized portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, with his name and life dates, set against a background depicting celestial bodies.
Issued in 1973 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, the Polish astronomer who formulated a model of the universe with the Sun at its center.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
scott1497
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
