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rarepre-1900
Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis 5-cent
Confederate States of America · 1861 · 5¢
A green stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America, framed by an oval.
Issued during the American Civil War, this stamp was part of the Confederacy's first definitive series, symbolizing its attempt to establish an independent postal system.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott1
Image: Confederate Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2,000Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,500Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$600Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$225Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$75Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
