uncommon1900-1945

US 1c Franklin Coil Stamp, 1908

Name: US 1c Franklin Coil Stamp, 1908
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1908 · 1 cent

A green 1-cent stamp featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, part of the Washington-Franklin definitive series, issued as a coil stamp.

The Washington-Franklin series was a long-running definitive stamp issue in the United States, known for its numerous varieties and types, and was in use for over a decade, serving everyday postal needs.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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