| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 4, 1925 |
| Year | 1925 |
| Denomination |
2¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.02 | Color | Red |
| Series | Lexington-Concord Sesquicentenary |
| Series Time Span | 1925 |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C., Concord, Mass., Concord Junction, Mass., Boston, Mass., Cambridge, Mass., Lexington, Mass. |
| Size | 13/16 x 1 7/16 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
The subject of the 2-cent stamp is "Birth of Liberty" from the painting by Henry Sandham in the town hall at Lexington and represents the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The title appears in small white letters under the central design. The surrounding design is the same as the 1-cent stamp except that the numeral "2" appears in the circles and the words "Two cents" appear at the bottom of the stamp. This stamp is printed in red ink.
This series of postage stamps was issued to commemorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. They were first placed on sale April 4, 1925, at Washington, D.C., and the following additional post offices: Concord, Mass., Concord Junction, Mass., Boston, Mass., Cambridge, Mass., Lexington, Mass.