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common1900-1945
US Washington-Franklin 1-cent green
United States · 1909 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination '1 CENTS' is printed below the portrait.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage for the United States from 1908 to 1922. It replaced the 1902 series and was widely used for everyday mail.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott331
Image: Sophia · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.25Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.15Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
