common1945-1980

USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-IC2

Name: USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-IC2
Brand: United States

United States · 1975 · Not visible

A red meter stamp impression, featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top. This specific type is identified as SPE-IC2, a common meter stamp design from the United States.

Meter stamps like this one were widely used by businesses and organizations to prepay postage, offering an alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. They represent an important aspect of postal mechanization and efficiency.

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meter-stamp postal-history postage-meter

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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