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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
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.
