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uncommonpre-1900
50 cents George Washington Foreign Exchange Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · 50 cents
This 50 cents revenue stamp features a portrait of President George Washington, issued for foreign exchange purposes and perforated.
Issued in 1862 during the American Civil War, these revenue stamps helped the Union finance the war effort through taxation.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR56c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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