uncommon1900-1945

Freedom Allegory $5 Stamp

Name: Freedom Allegory $5 Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1923 · $5

A $5 US postage stamp from 1923, featuring an allegorical head of Freedom, derived from the Statue of Freedom atop the US Capitol, in blue and red colors.

Part of the 1922-1925 definitive series, this high-denomination stamp was primarily used for heavy parcels or international mail, reflecting the postal needs of the post-WWI era.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory definitive freedom symbolism

Catalog Numbers

scott573

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Designed by Clair Aubrey Houston · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$600

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$300

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.