US 1 Cent George Washington Definitive
United States · 1916 · 1 cent
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, framed by an oval. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and 'ONE CENT' is at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of featuring national founders on everyday postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: Filsinger, Ernst B., 1880-1937 · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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