commonpre-1900

1861 3-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp

Name: 1861 3-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

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

Themes

portrait historical-figure definitive heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

scott22

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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