Lincoln Beer Revenue Stamp

United States · 1871 · One Barrel

The stamp features a central portrait of Abraham Lincoln within an oval frame, flanked by decorative elements. Below the portrait, the words 'BEER' and 'ONE BARREL' indicate its purpose as a tax stamp.

Issued in 1871, this U.S. Internal Revenue stamp was used to collect taxes on beer barrels, a common method of government revenue generation after the Civil War. The inclusion of Abraham Lincoln's portrait highlights his continued national significance.