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US 5 Cents Abraham Lincoln Stamp

Name: US 5 Cents Abraham Lincoln Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 5¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing left, framed by an oval. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and '5 CENTS' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue that replaced the 1902 series. It honored Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. President, a pivotal figure in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott336

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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