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George Washington 2 Cents, 1923
common1900-1945

George Washington 2 Cents, 1923

United States · 1923 ·

This definitive stamp features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. The design is framed by decorative scrolls and includes the denomination '2 CENTS'.

Part of the Fourth Bureau Issue, this stamp was one of the most commonly used for first-class domestic mail in the United States during the 1920s. It replaced the previous Washington-Franklin series.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott554

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
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.