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uncommonpre-1900
George Washington 1861 Issue - 12 Cents
United States · 1861 · 12¢
A black stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'TWELVE CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the 1861 issue, which replaced earlier issues to prevent their use by the Confederate States during the American Civil War.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott69
Image: US Post Office; National Bank Note Company · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
