George Washington Life Insurance Revenue Stamp

United States · 1862 · 25 cents

The stamp features a bust of President George Washington in an oval frame, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and '25 CENTS' at the bottom. 'LIFE INSURANCE' is prominently displayed below the portrait.

Issued during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series of tax stamps implemented to help the Union finance the war effort.