commonpre-1900

U.S. Internal Revenue 2 Cents Documentary Stamp

Name: U.S. Internal Revenue 2 Cents Documentary Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1868 · 2¢

A small, rectangular blue stamp featuring the text 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top, 'TWO CENTS' in the center, and 'DOCUMENTARY' at the bottom, all within an ornate frame.

This revenue stamp was issued during the post-Civil War period to fund government operations through taxation on various documents and transactions, specifically used here for a stock share.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue documentary taxation commerce

Catalog Numbers

scottR1c

Image: issued by the Oil Creek and Allegheny River Railway Co., printed by The American Bank Note Co. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.