commonpre-1900

1-Cent Playing Cards Revenue Stamp

Name: 1-Cent Playing Cards Revenue Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1862 · 1 Cent

This 1-cent revenue stamp features an allegorical female figure, possibly Liberty or Justice, holding a staff and shield. The design includes 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom, indicating its use for federal taxation.

Issued during the American Civil War, this stamp was part of a series used to tax playing cards, helping to fund the Union war effort through internal revenue collection.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

playing-cards revenue allegory

Catalog Numbers

scottQC1.6

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

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.