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US 1917 3c Washington Coil Line Pair
uncommon1900-1945

US 1917 3c Washington Coil Line Pair

United States · 1917 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, framed by an oval design with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom. This image shows a horizontal line pair of the coil stamp.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series, which was issued over many years with various denominations, colors, and perforations, serving as the primary postage for the United States during the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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