Back to Catalog
common1900-1945
US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp
United States · 1902 · 1 cent
The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination 'ONE CENT' is below, and 'U.S. POSTAGE' is above.
This stamp is part of the 1902-08 Series, a standard definitive issue for everyday postal use in the United States. It continued the tradition of featuring prominent historical figures on US postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sg309
scott300
michel128
Image: · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$2.5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.75Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.25Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
