common1900-1945

Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive

Name: Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1¢

A green definitive stamp from the Washington-Franklin series, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive stamps of the United States for over a decade, depicting key historical figures.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg400

scott331

michel147

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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

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.