Back to Catalog
rarepre-1900
2 Cents George Washington Revenue Stamp with Inverted Overprint
United States · 1898 · 2 cents
This 2 cents revenue stamp depicts George Washington and features a dark blue 'I. R.' (Internal Revenue) overprint. Notably, the overprint is inverted, making it a significant error variety.
Issued in July 1898, this stamp was part of a series reintroduced to help fund the Spanish-American War. Revenue stamps were initially used from 1862-1883 to support the Union during the American Civil War.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scottR155c
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1,500Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1,200Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1,000Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$600Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$300Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
