commonpre-1900

United States 1890 3-Cent Abraham Lincoln Purple

Name: United States 1890 3-Cent Abraham Lincoln Purple
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1890 · 3 Cents

This stamp features a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, set against a plain background. The denomination '3 CENTS' is prominently displayed below the portrait, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above.

Issued as part of the 1890 Regular Issue, this stamp was a common postage rate for domestic letters in the United States. It continued the tradition of featuring prominent American historical figures on definitive stamps.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents history famous-people

Catalog Numbers

scott222

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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