
One of which sold for $850,000 during an auction in 1998. As only two of these stamps exist, both of them are priced exceptionally high. The rare Z-grill and horizontal ridges add to the uniqueness of the stamp. Just like how the US’s first president plays an integral role in the country’s first few stamps, Benjamin Franklin had stamps featuring his portrait issued in 1868. 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp (1868) (Photo: WikiWand) Mint US stamps are always worth their face value if one can find use for them for. No stamp in good condition is worthless to a collector.

independence stamp acted as a stepping stone for the other countries to create their own independence stamps. This is a common stamp which is easily obtainable. And there was a unique stamp with an inverted center, which was sold for $625,000 in 2018. Like with many incredibly valuable stamps, unique imperfections create extreme value. The two-colored independence stamp carries a face value of 24 cents and has three different variations in split, double grill, or G grill. history by laying down the foundation of global democracy worldwide. Only about sixteen copies in total are known to be in existence and an unused two cent missionary has a value estimated to be in the region of 750,000 or more.

The 4th of July, 1776, witnessed one of the most historic days in U.S. The 24c Declaration is a masterpiece in itself as it commemorates the independence of thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
