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5 cents George Washington Inland Exchange revenue stamp, perforated (1862)
uncommonpre-1900

5 cents George Washington Inland Exchange revenue stamp, perforated (1862)

United States · 1862 ·

The stamp features a portrait of President George Washington in an oval frame, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' and 'FIVE CENTS' text surrounding the central design.

Issued in 1862 as part of the 'First Issue' series, this revenue stamp helped fund the Union during the American Civil War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottR27c

Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0

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