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common1900-1945
Benjamin Franklin 1922 1-cent Definitive
United States · 1922 · 1 cent
A red 1-cent stamp featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin within an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.
Issued as part of the 1922-1925 definitive series, this stamp honored Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father, and was widely used for standard letter postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott552
Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
