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1894 1¢ Benjamin Franklin Definitive
United States · 1894 · 1¢
A 1-cent United States definitive stamp from the 1894 series, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
Part of the 1894 Bureau Issue, this stamp represents a shift in US stamp production to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, standardizing quality and security features like watermarks and perforations.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
