uncommon1900-1945

US 1910 2-cent Washington Coil Stamp with Farwell Perforations

Name: US 1910 2-cent Washington Coil Stamp with Farwell Perforations
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1910 · 2¢

A red 2-cent US postage stamp from the 1910 issue, depicting a profile portrait of George Washington, notable for being a coil pair with Farwell perforations.

This stamp belongs to the extensive Washington-Franklin series, a cornerstone of US philately, and represents an early example of coil stamps adapted for vending machines, with private Farwell perforations adding to its distinctiveness.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents definitive coil-stamp

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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