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Mariner 10 Spacecraft Commemorative

Name: Mariner 10 Spacecraft Commemorative
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1975 · 10¢

A 10-cent stamp featuring the Mariner 10 spacecraft flying past Venus and Mercury, with Earth visible in the background.

This stamp commemorates the historic Mariner 10 mission, the first spacecraft to visit two planets (Venus and Mercury) and the first to use a gravity assist maneuver.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

space spacecraft exploration planets commemorative

Image: US Post Office; Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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