commonpre-1900

1851-57 3-Cent George Washington Green

Name: 1851-57 3-Cent George Washington Green
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1851 · 3 Cents

A 3-cent green stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. This stamp is part of the 1851-1857 definitive series, which replaced the earlier 1847 issues.

This stamp was a workhorse of the US postal system for over half a decade, used for the standard domestic letter rate during a period of significant national expansion and before the outbreak of the Civil War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figure presidents portrait

Catalog Numbers

scott11

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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