16 2/3c Beer revenue stamp single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1866
Issuing entity
United States16 2/3c Beer revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1999.2018.578), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA REA8P4. Dated by the museum: 1866. Medium: card; ink (green); engraved.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
This is a proof of the 1/6 barrel, 16 2/3 -cent Beer Stamp of the 1867 issue. The Scott number, if listed, would be REA8P4.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- card; ink (green); engraved
- Dimensions
- 7 x 7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Design
- Printer
- Department of Treasury
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Date recorded
- 1866
- Museum object number
- 1999.2018.578
- Museum classification
- Revenue Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA REA8P4
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.