common1900-1945

George Washington 2-cent Definitive Stamp

Name: George Washington 2-cent Definitive Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1902 · 2¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' is at the top, 'POSTAGE' at the bottom, and 'TWO CENTS' and '2' on either side.

This stamp is part of the 1902-03 definitive series, which replaced the 1894-98 series and was the first to be issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, marking a shift in stamp production. It features a prominent national figure, George Washington.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents definitive portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg309

scott301

michel153

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.