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US 2 Cents George Washington
common1900-1945

US 2 Cents George Washington

United States · 1908 · 2 cents

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. 'US POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue that served as the primary postage for the United States for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of featuring national founders and leaders on definitive stamps.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott331

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.35

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