common1900-1945

John Adams 2-cent Presidential Series Stamp

Name: John Adams 2-cent Presidential Series Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1938 · 2¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of John Adams, the second U.S. President, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '2 CENTS' on the left side.

Issued as part of the 1938 Presidential Series, this stamp honored John Adams, the second U.S. President. The series was a comprehensive definitive set used for everyday mail, depicting all U.S. Presidents up to that time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents definitive historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott804

Image: · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

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

$0.15

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