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US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp
common1900-1945

US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp

United States · 1910 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, set within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps for the United States for over a decade. It honors Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father and the first Postmaster General of the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott405

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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