common1900-1945

US 2-cent Sesquicentennial Stamp

Name: US 2-cent Sesquicentennial Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1926 · 2¢

The stamp features a central vignette depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence, based on John Trumbull's famous painting. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is at the top, and '2 CENTS' is at the bottom.

Issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a foundational event in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history commemorative independence declaration-of-independence historical-event

Catalog Numbers

scott629

Image: U.S. Post Office / Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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