common1900-1945

US 1-Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive

Name: US 1-Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1902 · 1¢

The stamp features a central vignette of Benjamin Franklin's portrait, framed by an ornate design with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom. The stamp is printed in green ink.

This 1-cent stamp was part of the 1902-08 definitive series, serving as a workhorse for standard domestic postcard and third-class mail rates in the early 20th century. Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, was commonly featured on low-denomination US stamps.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott300

Image: Published by Import Post Card Company · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

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.