1861 1¢ Benjamin Franklin, blue - #63

U.S. #63, part of the Series of 1861-62, features a 1¢ Franklin design. Here are the key details about this stamp:

• Earliest Known Use: August 17, 1861
• Quantity Issued: Approximately 138,000,000 (estimate)
• Printed by: National Bank Note Company
• Printing Method: Flat plate
• Watermark: None
• Perforation: 12
• Color: Blue

This stamp depicts Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and is denominated at 1 cent. It was issued during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War, serving various postal needs during that time.

(PHOTO IS OF ACTUAL PRODUCT)