1912Franklin 1 Cent Green

This stamp is part of the Washington-Franklin series issued from 1908-1922, which was the longest-running definitive series in U.S. postal history. The series featured portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, the two most prominent figures in early American history. The 1 cent denomination typically paid the postcard rate during this period. This particular stamp shows Franklin in profile facing left, enclosed in an oval frame with ornate border designs typical of early 20th century U.S. definitives.