common1900-1945

George Washington 1 Cent

Name: George Washington 1 Cent
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1 cent

A 1-cent United States definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington in an oval frame.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were the primary definitive issues of the United States for over a decade, depicting key figures in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portrait history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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