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George Washington 1 Cent Green

Name: George Washington 1 Cent Green
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1912 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile bust of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination '1 CENT' is at the bottom, and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' is at the top.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these definitive stamps served as the primary postage for everyday mail in the United States for over a decade. They are known for their numerous varieties in perforation, watermark, and shade.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portraits

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.