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United States 5c 'Dirty Face' Washington Definitive Stamp, 1966

Name: United States 5c 'Dirty Face' Washington Definitive Stamp, 1966
Brand: United States

United States · 1966 · 5 cents

This stamp features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is colloquially known as the 'Dirty Face' Washington due to the somewhat smudged appearance of the portrait, particularly around the face.

Issued in 1966, this 5-cent stamp was part of the Prominent Americans Series, a long-running definitive series that replaced the Liberty Series. It served as a common postage rate stamp for letters during its period of use.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents george-washington definitive-stamp

Catalog Numbers

scott1283

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.05

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.02

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