common1900-1945

US 1-cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp

Name: US 1-cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1902 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '1' is visible in the lower corners.

This stamp is part of the 1902-08 definitive series, which replaced the 1894-98 series and was the first to feature the full names of the depicted individuals. It served as the standard postage for postcards and printed matter.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figures portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott300

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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