rarepre-1900

Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis 5-cent

Name: Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis 5-cent
Brand: Confederate States of America

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

Themes

heads-of-state portrait civil-war definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott1

Image: Confederate Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$$2000+

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$$1000-$2000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$$400-$800

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$$150-$300

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$$50-$100

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.