2 Cents George Washington Second Issue Revenue Stamp

United States · 1871 · 2 cents

The stamp features a gray portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, set against a blue background with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' above and 'TWO CENTS' below.

Issued in 1871, this revenue stamp was part of the 'Second Issue' series, introduced to help fund the Union during and after the American Civil War. Its bicolored design aimed to prevent re-use compared to earlier single-color issues.