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U.S. #851
3¢ Jefferson
1939 Presidential Series
Rotary Coil Stamp

Issue Date: January 27, 1939
First City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity Issued: 28,309,771,500 (total of both coil types)
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforation: 10 horizontally
Color: Deep violet

Although Thomas Jefferson is best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, he was also instrumental in establishing the Bill of Rights. Upon seeing the first draft of the Constitution, he objected to the lack of a bill of rights and wrote to James Madison, urging one. As a result, Madison introduced the first ten amendments to the Constitution – The Bill of Rights.

The Prexies
Known affectionately as the “Prexies,” the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.

The Presidential Series was printed on rotary press and perforated 11 x 10.5. In 1939, the 1¢ to 10¢ denominations were issued as coil stamps with 10 gauge perforations vertically. The 1¢ to 3¢ denominations were also issued with horizontal perforations.