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commonpre-1900
1861 3-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp
United States · 1861 · 3¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an ornate oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'THREE CENTS' below.
Issued at the outbreak of the American Civil War, this stamp was part of a new series designed to replace earlier issues, which were demonetized to prevent their use by the Confederate states.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott22
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.
