United States 3 Cents Postage Stamp with George Washington Profile

This appears to be a United States postage stamp, likely depicting the profile of George Washington, a common motif for US postal issues. The stamp is circular in form, featuring a dark central field with a lighter, possibly off-white or light gray, silhouette of a male profile facing left. The profile is distinctly rendered, showing the outline of a head and neck. Surrounding the central profile is a darker ring, which is bordered by a lighter, metallic-looking outer ring. Within this outer ring, in capitalized letters, the phrases 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' are clearly visible, curved along the top circumference. At the bottom, also curved, are the words 'CENTS'. On either side of the word 'CENTS', within the same outer ring, are the numerals '3' enclosed within smaller circular borders, indicating a denomination of 3 cents. The overall color scheme is predominantly dark blue or purple for the background and text, contrasted with the lighter silhouette and metallic-like outlines and text. The lack of perforation detail in the image suggests this might be an imprinted indicium on an envelope or postcard, rather than a standalone adhesive stamp. However, without further context or additional images, the exact method of printing (stamp vs. indicium) is not definitively clear from this single detail shot. The condition appears to be relatively good, with clear, legible text and an unmarred image, although the resolution makes fine details of wear or aging difficult to ascertain. The style suggests an early to mid-20th century design.