commonpre-1900

1887 2-cent George Washington

Name: 1887 2-cent George Washington
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1887 · 2¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington in an ornate oval frame. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1887 definitive series, this stamp features George Washington, a recurring figure on U.S. postage, reflecting his enduring importance in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portrait

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nonenmac" title="User:Nonenmac">R. A. Nonenmacher</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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