common1945-1980

Religious Freedom Commemorative

Name: Religious Freedom Commemorative
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1957 · 3¢

The stamp features a stylized torch with a flame, symbolizing religious freedom, flanked by the dates '1787-1957' and the inscription 'Religious Freedom'.

This stamp commemorates the 170th anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, a landmark document drafted by Thomas Jefferson that established the separation of church and state in Virginia.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

religion commemorative history

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing; Image enlarged and rendered for tone and clarity by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:Gwillhickers" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:user:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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