USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-PV3.1

United States · 2018 · 50¢

A modern US meter stamp featuring 'US POSTAGE', 'PITNEY BOWES', and a 50-cent denomination. It includes the date 'DEC 31 2018' and 'PITTSBURGH PA' as part of the postal indicium.

Meter stamps like this represent the widespread use of franking machines for business and bulk mail, offering efficiency and security in postage payment compared to traditional adhesive stamps.