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commonpre-1900
2 Cents George Washington Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · 2 cents
The stamp features a bust of George Washington facing left, encircled by an oval frame with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and 'TWO CENTS' at the bottom.
These revenue stamps were issued during the American Civil War to help fund the Union war effort, making them a direct artifact of a pivotal period in U.S. history.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR15c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 2.0
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$50Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$25Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$2Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
