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1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Series)
common1900-1945

1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Series)

United States · 1912 ·

A green 1-cent stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were workhorse definitives used for standard letter postage in the early 20th century, reflecting the nation's reverence for its first president.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott405

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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