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US One Cent Benjamin Franklin
common1900-1945

US One Cent Benjamin Franklin

United States · 1902 ·

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

This stamp is part of the 1902-03 definitive series, which replaced earlier issues. It honors Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father and the first Postmaster General of the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott300

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
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.