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US 5 Cent James Monroe Definitive Stamp

Name: US 5 Cent James Monroe Definitive Stamp
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1954 · 5¢

This definitive stamp features a portrait of James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States, based on a medal by Moritz Furst. The design is framed by architectural elements and includes the denomination '5¢' and 'U.S. POSTAGE'.

Issued as part of the 1954-1961 Liberty Series, this stamp replaced the previous Presidential series and was commonly used for first-class domestic postage, which was 3 cents at the time, often combined with other stamps for higher rates.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott1038

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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