1922 United States Scott #562, the 10¢ orange

Updated August 7, 2026

United States Scott #562, the 10¢ orange James Monroe definitive from the Fourth Bureau Issue (Series of 1922-1925/1931).IdentificationDesign: Portrait of President James Monroe facing slightly right in a circular frame, with "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" arched at the top, "MONROE" below the portrait, and "10 CENTS" in numerals at the bottom corners with ornate scrollwork. The color is orange (often described as orange or deep orange in catalogues). Printing/Perforation: Flat plate printing, perforated 11 on all four sides (as you noted: 11x11 perf), unwatermarked. This matches the standard #562 exactly—no rotary press, no perf 10 varieties (like the rare #562c perf 10 on one side), no imperf errors visible. Issue Date: January 15, 1923 (issued in Washington, DC). Quantity: Over 819 million printed—very common stamp for everyday higher-rate mail (e.g., special delivery, registered, or international postcards). Cancel: Heavy barred/wavy machine cancel across the face (typical for used examples from the 1920s; no premium fancy or precancel visible here). This is a standard, non-variety example from the regular 1922-25 series (not the earlier Washington-Franklin issues or later rotary printings like #642/693 in the same design but different perf/printing).Approximate Value (Current Market, as of 2026)This is one of the more common higher-denomination stamps from the Fourth Bureau series, with huge quantities surviving used.Used condition (as shown: average/fine centering, heavy cancel, no major faults like tears, thins, or creases apparent from the photo): $0.25 to $1.00 USD retail or auction value. Often sells for $0.50–$0.75 in packets, approvals, or online lots (e.g., eBay singles frequently $0.50–$1 with light cancels fetching a bit more). Very fine used (excellent centering, light cancel): Up to $2–$5 USD for nicer examples.

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