1940 3¢ Coronado Expedition Stamp – Scott 898 – Violet – Southwest Exploration

This is a 1940 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #898, issued on September 7, 1940, to mark the 400th anniversary of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s expedition through the American Southwest. The violet stamp features Coronado and his captains, honoring their historic journey that led to the discovery of the Grand Canyon and vast regions of present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Kansas. A key issue in U.S. exploration-themed philately.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1940
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Violet
- Scott Catalog #: 898
- Subject: Coronado Expedition Centennial
- Design: Coronado and his captains
- Cancel Type: Circular date stamp (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used