rarepre-1900

1856 Thomas Jefferson 5¢ Imperforate

Name: 1856 Thomas Jefferson 5¢ Imperforate
Brand: United States

United States · 1856 · 5¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and 'FIVE CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp is notable as the first U.S. postage stamp to depict Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President. Issued in 1856, it is an imperforate stamp from an early period of U.S. postal history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portraits historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott14

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$8,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$500

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