1932 Washington Bicentennial: 7c Washington by John Trumbull

U.S. #712
1932 7¢ Washington
Washington Bicentennial Issue

Issue Date: January 1, 1932
First City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 83,257,400
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforation: 11 x 10.5
Color: Black

U.S. #712 commemorates the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington. It was painted by famed artist John Trumbull in 1780 years before Trumbull met Washington. It is believed to have been based on a portrait by Charles W. Peale.