1890 Benjamin Franklin 1c Die Proof

United States · 1890 · 1¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.

This die proof represents the 1-cent denomination of the 1890 Regular Issue, featuring Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States. This series replaced the previous definitive issues and was a staple for everyday postal use.