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US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamp
common1900-1945

US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamp

United States · 1912 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.

Part of the long-running Washington-Franklin series, this stamp honored Benjamin Franklin, a key American founding father. It served as a common definitive postage stamp during the early 20th century, reflecting national pride.

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.