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George Washington 1 Cent Definitive
common1900-1945

George Washington 1 Cent Definitive

United States · 1912 · 1 cent

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington within an oval frame. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is inscribed above the portrait, and '1 CENT' is below.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It honored George Washington, the first President, reflecting national pride and historical reverence.

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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