common1900-1945

George Washington 2c Flag Stamp, 1903 Issue

Name: George Washington 2c Flag Stamp, 1903 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1903 · 2¢

The stamp features an engraved portrait of George Washington, modeled after a painting by Gilbert Stuart. The vignette is flanked by two American flags, giving it the nickname 'Washington Flag stamp'.

This stamp was part of the 1902-03 definitive series, replacing earlier Bureau Issues. It served as a common postal rate for letters and honored George Washington, a foundational figure in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures patriotism flags definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott300

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging and touch up work by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.35

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