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uncommonpre-1900
2 dollars George Washington Probate of Will revenue stamp, perforated (1863)
United States · 1863 · 2 dollars
A $2 revenue stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, issued in 1863 for probate of will documents. It is a perforated variety.
Issued during the American Civil War, these revenue stamps helped the Union fund the war effort by taxing various documents and transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR83c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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