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1918 Washington-Franklin $5 Franklin
uncommon1900-1945

1918 Washington-Franklin $5 Franklin

United States · 1918 · $5

A $5 definitive stamp from the 1918 Washington-Franklin series, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in green and black.

Part of the long-running Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were workhorse definitive issues used for general postage, including high-value parcels and international mail, during World War I.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott524

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,000
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$600
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$350
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$150
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$75

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