common1900-1945

George Washington 3 Cents Definitive

Name: George Washington 3 Cents Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1917 · 3 cents

This green definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this stamp served as a common definitive issue for US postage during the early 20th century. The series is known for its numerous varieties in printing and perforations.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott461

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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.