| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 8, 1959 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Black and white |
| Issue Location | Virginia City, Nev. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Printed by the rotary process, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The 4-cent Silver Centennial commemorative stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50. The stamp was reproduced in shades of black and white to simulate the color of silver.
The design of the stamp, based on an old print, depicts Henry Comstock at the Mount Davidson site of the rich silver deposit discovered by Patrick McLaughlin and Peter O'Riley. The central subject is framed by "Silver Centennial 1859 • 1959," at the left and top, and "United States Postage 4¢," across the bottom, in a lettering style suggested by P. T. Barnum type, a series based on lettering fashions of the 1850's.
This issue was first released at Virginia City, Nev., on June 8, 1959.