common1900-1945

1-cent Washington-Franklin (Green)

Name: 1-cent Washington-Franklin (Green)
Brand: United States

United States · 1912 · 1¢

A green definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this 1-cent stamp served as the standard domestic postcard rate or a component of the first-class letter rate in the early 20th century. It represents a period of standardization in US postal services.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott331

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

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.