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50 cents George Washington Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

50 cents George Washington Revenue Stamp

United States · 1862 · 50 cents

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington within an oval frame, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and 'FIFTY CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued in 1862, this revenue stamp was part of a series created to help fund the Union's efforts during the American Civil War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottR60c

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

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