common1900-1945

Benjamin Franklin 1-cent green

Name: Benjamin Franklin 1-cent green
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1 cent

The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom. The design is set within an ornate rectangular frame.

This stamp is part of the early Washington-Franklin series, which served as the standard definitive postage stamps of the United States during the early 20th century. Benjamin Franklin was honored on the lowest denomination due to his role as the first U.S. Postmaster General.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive portrait historical-figure

Catalog Numbers

scott331

Image: · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.