common1900-1945

1909 Washington-Franklin 1 Cent Green George Washington

Name: 1909 Washington-Franklin 1 Cent Green George Washington
Brand: United States

United States · 1909 · 1 Cent

This 1-cent green definitive stamp from the Washington-Franklin series features a profile portrait of George Washington. It was a widely used stamp for postcards and first-class mail during the early 20th century.

The Washington-Franklin series, issued from 1908 to 1922, was a foundational set of U.S. definitive stamps, known for its numerous varieties and long period of use, reflecting a stable postal system.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents historical-figures washington-franklin-series

Catalog Numbers

scott331

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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