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commonpre-1900
George Washington 2 Cents Revenue Stamp
United States · 1864 · 2 Cents
This blue revenue stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington within an oval frame, with the denomination '2 CENTS' below.
This is a second issue US revenue stamp, part of a series used to pay taxes on various documents and goods to fund the American Civil War. This specific stamp was often used on photographs.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR15c
Image: Black & Case (Boston, Mass.) · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$15Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$10Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
