France postage stamps year 1876 5.c green type I Used

The stamp you are referring to is the 5 Centimes Green, Type I, of the 1876 “Peace and Commerce” issue.

Here is a summary of the stamp’s details:

🇫🇷 France 5 Centimes Green (Type Sage)

Feature	Detail
Year of Issue	1876
Series	Peace and Commerce (also known as the Type Sage series), designed by Jules-Auguste Sage.
Denomination	5 Centimes (5c)
Color	Green (often seen as Deep Green, Yellow Green, or on a greenish paper)
Catalog Number	Scott #67 (or Yvert #64 / SG 215)

Identifying the “Type I” Variety

The “Type Sage” series is famous for its numerous plating and die varieties, which is why the distinction between Type I and Type II is crucial to collectors.

The difference between Type I and Type II (specifically for the 5c) is minute and relates to the position of the signature inscription, “INV” (short for Inventeur, or designer) found at the bottom-left of the stamp design.

Type I (Scott #67): The top of the letter “N” in INV is positioned under the second vertical line of the “B” in RÉPUBLIQUE (or slightly to the left).
Type II (Scott #78): The top of the letter “N” in INV is positioned under the left side of the “U” in RÉPUBLIQUE.