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commonpre-1900
5 Cents George Washington Third Issue Revenue Stamp
United States · 1871 · 5 cents
The stamp features a central portrait of George Washington in gray, set within an ornate blue frame. Text includes 'U.S. INTER. REV.', 'FIVE CENTS', and 'PROPRIETARY'.
Issued in 1871, this revenue stamp was part of a series introduced to fund the Union's efforts during the American Civil War. Its bicolored design was a security measure to prevent fraudulent re-use.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR137
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$25Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$15Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$8Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
