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United States 2 Cents George Washington
common1900-1945

United States 2 Cents George Washington

United States of America · 1912 · 2 cents

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington within an oval frame. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' is at the top, 'POSTAGE' below the portrait, and '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the extensive Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue that served as the primary postage for the United States for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of honoring founding fathers on everyday postage.

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Engraved

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