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uncommonpre-1900
Thomas Jefferson 1861 Issue
United States · 1861 · 5c
A 5-cent United States postage stamp from 1861 featuring a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, facing left.
Issued during the American Civil War, this stamp was part of a new series to replace earlier issues, reflecting the political turmoil and the need for new postal designs.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott67
Image: U.S. Post Office; National Bank Note Company printed approximately 175,000 of this issue. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
