common1900-1945

Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp

Name: Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1912 · 1¢

A green 1-cent US postage stamp featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame, with 'US POSTAGE' at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these definitive stamps were widely used for everyday mail in the early 20th century, reflecting the nation's foundational figures.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figures definitive heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

scott405

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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

$0.2

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.