news | April 21, 2026

Which Benjamin Franklin stamps are valuable?

The former Postmaster general of the United States is a popular figure to feature on many US postage stamps. The most valuable of all Benjamin Franklin stamps is the 1c Benjamin Franklin Z Grill, sometimes just referred to as the Z Grill.

How much is a 1909 Benjamin Franklin stamp worth?

1909 Coil Double Line Watermark Perforated 12 Vertical

Denom.DescriptionUsed
1 centFranklin green$130.00
2 centWashington carmine$80.00
4 centOrange brown$200.00
5 centBlue$225.00

What is the most valuable Ben Franklin stamp?

Benjamin Franklin Z Grill
USA 1868 1¢ Benjamin Franklin Z Grill – $3 million (£2.6m) The 1868 Benjamin Franklin Z Grill is the rarest and most valuable of all US postage stamps. This example, which belongs to storied collector William H. Gross and is listed in the Scott Catalogue for $3 million (£2.3m), is only one of two in existence.

Who is on the 1 cent stamp?

The 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.

How much is a green 1-cent George Washington stamp worth?

1912-14 Washington-Franklin Single Line Watermark Perforated 12

Denom.DescriptionMint
1 centWashington green$9.50
2 centCarmine$9.50
7 centBlack$120.00

What is a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp worth?

Most 1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamps are common and valued at less than $1, but two rotary press varieties that look almost the same as common flat-plate issues are scarce and worth thousands.