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uncommon1900-1945
Washington-Franklin 2c Carmine Rose Coil Stamp
United States · 1914 · 2c
A carmine rose definitive stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, issued as a vertical coil stamp.
Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this 2-cent stamp was a common workhorse for standard letter postage in the United States during the early 20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott441
Image: Bureau of Engraving · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$35Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$15Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$7Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
