Abraham Lincoln, 15c Black

Name: Abraham Lincoln, 15c Black
Brand: United States

United States · 1867 · 15c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The design is based on a photograph by Mathew Brady and is notable for its intricate engraving and detailed depiction of the president. It was part of the 1867-1868 grilled issue, intended to prevent the reuse of stamps.

Issued just two years after the end of the American Civil War and Lincoln's assassination, this stamp honored the late president and was one of the first U.S. stamps to feature an embossed grill to deter postage fraud.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents famous-people politicians abraham-lincoln

Catalog Numbers

scott99

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,800

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$650

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$250

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