| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 18, 1888 |
| Year | 1888 |
| Denomination |
5¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.05 | Color | Color changed to dark blue |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NG-F
|
Mint - No Gum - Fine | View price |
|
M-NG-VG
|
Mint - No Gum - Very Good | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
On a rectangular-lined tablet, the greater portion of which is raised in the shape of a shield, is an elliptical medallion bearing the portrait of President Garfield. The medallion is bordered by a line of small white beads, the legend, "U.S. postage," being at the bottom of the stamp in small black block letters. The words "Five" and "Cents" are above the legend and partly on the lower edge of the tablet, divided by a large six-pointed star, upon which is the white-faced figure "5" upon a dark ground. The star is outlined with white, and the denomination words are each on lines curved downward at the ends.
Presentation: Design of April 10, 1882