One Cent Stamps Worth Money

1912-14 Washington-Franklin Single Line Watermark Perforated 12The 1912-14 series saw several changes to the Washington-Franklin configuration. The George Washington vignette replaced Ben Franklin on the one cent stamp. Also, the one and two cent stamps were redesigned so that the denominations were presented using numerals. On prior issues the denominations on the lower bsci-ch.org were spelled out. In other words, the design changed from "ONE CENT" to "1 CENT 1."

Denom. You are watching: How much is a one cent stamp worth	Description	Mint	Used
1 cent	Washington green	$9.50	$0.25
2 cent	Carmine	$9.50	$0.25
7 cent	Black	$120.00	$12.50

Denom.	Description	Mint	Used
8 cent	Olive green	$63.50	$1.80
9 cent	Salmon red	$80.00	$12.75
10 cent	Orange yellow	$60.00	$0.60
12 cent	Claret brown	$75.00	$4.00
15 cent	Gray	$125.00	$3.50
20 cent	Ultramarine	$285.00	$15.75
30 cent	Orange red	$175.00	$16.00
50 cent	Violet	$550.00	$25.00
50 cent	Double-line Watermark	$335.00	$20.00
1 dollar	Double-line Watermark	$685.00	$67.50

1914-15 Flat Plate Single Line Watermark Perforated 10

In 1857 the Post Office Department began perforating stamps. All of the designs of 1851 were re-released in the new perforated format and an additional three designs were added.

Denom.	Description	Mint	Used
1 cent	Washington green	$3.65	$0.20
2 cent	Rose red	$3.50	$0.20
3 cent	Deep violet	$21.50	$1.35
4 cent	Brown	$47.50	$0.95
5 cent	Blue	$47.50	$0.95
6 cent	Red orange	$75.00	$2.00
7 cent	Black	$130.00	$4.75
8 cent	Franklin olive green	$50.00	$3.25
9 cent	Salmon red	$70.00	$8.75
10 cent	Orange yellow	$72.50	$0.90
11 cent	Dark green	$35.00	$8.00
12 cent	Copper red	$47.50	$8.25
12 cent	Claret brown	$40.00	$5.75
15 cent	Gray	$175.00	$7.00
20 cent	Ultramarine	$315.00	$5.50
30 cent	Orange red	$335.00	$15.00
50 cent	Violet	$800.00	$16.50

1914 Flat Plate Coil Single Line Watermark Perforated 10 Horizontal

Denom.	Description	Mint	Used
1 cent	Washington green	$2.00	$1.10
2 cent	Carmine	$15.75	$17.50

1914 Flat Plate Coil Single Line Watermark Perforated 10 Vertical

Denom. See more: What Days Do Food Lion Employees Get Paid Weekly Or Bi, Food Lion Hourly Pay	Description	Mint	Used
1 cent	Washington green	$40.00	$29.50
2 cent	Carmine	$65.00	$17.50
3 cent	Violet	$325.00	$175.00
4 cent	Brown	$175.00	$110.00
5 cent	Blue	$67.50	$75.00

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