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common1900-1945
George Washington 1 Cent Green
United States · 1917 · 1¢
A green 1-cent definitive stamp depicting a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left.
Part of the long-running Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were the primary definitive issues of the United States for over a decade, featuring portraits of the first two presidents.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott498
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
