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1870 3-cent Washington
commonpre-1900

1870 3-cent Washington

United States · 1870 · 3c

A green definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, shown with various cancellation marks.

This stamp is part of the 1870 National Bank Note Company issue, which replaced earlier designs and introduced grilling as a security measure.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg180
scott147
michel147

Image: US Post Office; The National Bank Note Company · License: Public domain

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