Thomas Jefferson 5 Cents 1857 Issue
United States · 1857 · 5¢
The stamp features a central engraved portrait of Thomas Jefferson, framed by an ornate design. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and 'FIVE CENTS' at the bottom.
This 5-cent stamp, featuring Thomas Jefferson, is part of the second definitive series issued by the United States Post Office Department. It was released during a period of significant postal reform in the U.S.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:United States Post Office Department">en:United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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