common1900-1945

George Washington 1-Cent Definitive

Name: George Washington 1-Cent Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1 cent

A green 1-cent definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, part of the Washington-Franklin series.

This stamp belongs to the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage for the United States for over a decade, featuring portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portrait

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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