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Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive
common1900-1945

Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive

United States · 1908 ·

A green definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which honored two key figures in American history and served as the primary definitive postage for over a decade.

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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