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(Lot Of 5) 1947 Scott #951 USS Frigate Constitution 150th Anniversary 3-Cent Stamps (1) Post Marked Canceled (4) Unmarked Some blemishes. The image shows a 3-cent US postage stamp issued in 1947, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the USS Constitution's launch in 1797. The Scott catalog number for the 3-cent U.S. The frigate constitution stamp issued in 1947 is 951. This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the USS Constitution's launch in 1797. The USS Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned warship, still afloat, and is maintained by the U.S. Navy. It earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 because its thick hull made cannonballs appear to bounce off it. Key details about the USS Constitution and the stamp include:  USS Constitution: Launched in 1797, it is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.  "Old Ironsides": The ship earned this nickname during the War of 1812 due to its sturdy oak hull.  Active Service: The USS Constitu