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United States 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin

Name: United States 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing right, set within an oval frame. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is at the top, and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It honored Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, and was essential for everyday postal services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figure statesman definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott331

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

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.