commonpre-1900

1 Cent Benjamin Franklin

Name: 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin
Brand: United States

United States · 1861 · 1 Cent

A green 1-cent stamp featuring a detailed engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is prominently displayed at the top, with the denomination '1 CENT' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1861 series during the American Civil War, this stamp was a staple for domestic mail and replaced earlier issues, marking a significant period in US postal history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figures portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott63

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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

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