uncommonpre-1900

10 cents George Washington Certificate Revenue Stamp

Name: 10 cents George Washington Certificate Revenue Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1862 · 10 cents

The stamp features a portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '10 CENTS' is prominently displayed below the portrait.

Issued during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series of tax stamps implemented by the Union to fund the war effort. Purchasers were required to sign and date the stamps upon use.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures revenue civil-war

Catalog Numbers

scottR33c

Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.