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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
$2 Alexander Hamilton Beer revenue stamp single
1871
$2 Alexander Hamilton Beer revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1999.2018.468), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA REA29. Dated by the museum: 1871. Medium: paper; ink (red brown / black). Scott's REA numbers cover United States beer stamps, used to sh…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
$2 Columbus in Chains single
1893
$2 Columbus in Chains single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.1639), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 242. Dated by the museum: 1893. Depicts: Christopher Columbus, Italian, 1451 - 1506. Medium: paper; ink (brown red) / engraving.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin Passing Globe forgery single
c. 1930-1938
$2.60 Graf Zeppelin Passing Globe forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.197716.4), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA C15. Dated by the museum: c. 1930-1938. Medium: paper; ink (blue). Scott's C numbers cover United States airmail stamps. This entry docume…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
$20 Documentary Conveyance revenue stamp single
1862
$20 Documentary Conveyance revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.3254.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R98a. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: paper; ink (orange). Scott's R numbers cover the general (documentary) revenue stamps of the…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
$200 Documentary Internal Revenue revenue stamp single
1862
$200 Documentary Internal Revenue revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.3258.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R102c. Dated by the museum: 1862. Medium: paper; ink (green, red). Scott's R numbers cover the general (documentary) revenue st…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
1 Cent, United States, 1793
1793
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1995.0332.0001), dated 1793, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: bronze (overall material); overall: 26.9 mm; 1 1/16 in.
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
1 Dollar Coin, United States, 1849
1849
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.68.159.0413), dated 1849, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: gold (overall metal); struck (overall production method); overall:.9 mm x 12.9 mm; 1/32 in…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
1 Dollar, United States, 1878
1878
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1980.0108.0002), dated 1878, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Coin. Maker or mint: U.S. Mint, Carson City. Materials: silver (overall metal); struck (overall production method); overall: 2.4 mm x 37.9 mm;…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
1.00 Dollar, Georgia Savings Bank, Georgia
09/15/1863
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.170666.0163), dated 09/15/1863, place made: United States: Georgia, Macon. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: obsolete paper money / paper money. Maker or mint: Georgia Savings Bank. Materials: paper (overall material); ink (overal…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
1/2 Dollar, Continental Congress 1776
1776
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.NU75539.1), dated 1776, place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: Franklin, Benjamin. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 7.95 cm x 6.15 cm x.01 cm; 3 1…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
1/4 dollar from the United States of America, 1900
1900
Silver coin. Obverse: laureate head with Phrygian cap (Barber design) facing right, surrounded by stars. Year at the bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon, with an escutcheon on its breast, looking, with a banner with inscription in its…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
1/6 Dollar, Continental Congress, 1776
1776
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.69.130.2), dated 1776, place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: Continental Congress. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 8 cm x 6.2 cm x.01 cm; 3 5/32…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
½ dime or 5 cents from the United States of America, 1839
1839
Silver coin. Obverse: Liberty Seated, looking left, holding a spear with pennant in the left hand and an escutcheon in the right hand. Surrounded by stars. At the bottom, year. Reverse: between two tied branches, value designation in two lines: half dime. Milled edge. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as…
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Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
modern coins
½ dollar from the United States of America, 1818
1818
Silver coin. Obverse: Liberty head facing left, surrounded by stars. Year at the bottom. Reverse: eagle with spread wings holding a branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left talon, with an escutcheon on its breast, looking left. Above it, a banner with inscription. Value designation: 50 C. at the…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
10 Dollars, New Hampshire, Hillsborough Bank, 1806
1806
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (2008.0108.0035), dated 1806, place made: United States: New Hampshire. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: paper money / note. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 6.5 cm x 17 cm x.01 cm; 2 9/16 in x 6 11/16 in x in.
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
100 Dollars, Legal Tender Note, United States, 1863
1863
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.79.112.CM0063), dated 1863, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: National Bank Note Company. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 8.1 cm x 18.9 cm x.01 cm; 3 3/16 in x 7 7/16 i…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
100 Dollars, Legal Tender Note, United States, 1880
1880
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.78.5.212), dated 1880, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: Lincoln, Abraham. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 8 cm x 19 cm x.01 cm; 3 5/32 in x 7 15/32 in x in.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
10c Pennsylvania First Federal Issue embossed revenue stamped paper on document
April, 1800
10c Pennsylvania First Federal Issue embossed revenue stamped paper on document — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.260305.201.32.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RM176. Dated by the museum: April, 1800. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RM numbers cover embosse…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
10c Springfield Soldiers' Fair single
1864
10c Springfield Soldiers' Fair single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2010.2004.129), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA WV14. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink. Scott's WV numbers cover the Sanitary Fair stamps of 1864, sold at charity fairs that raised m…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
10c St. Louis Bear type I postmaster provisional single
1845
10c St. Louis Bear type I postmaster provisional single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.058133.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 11X2. Dated by the museum: 1845. Medium: paper (greenish wove); ink (black). Postmaster provisionals were stamps or handstamps produ…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
14c Shanghai China surcharge on 7c Washington single
1919
14c Shanghai China surcharge on 7c Washington single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2012.311), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA K7. Dated by the museum: 1919. Medium: paper, ink (black, red), engraving, typography. Scott's K numbers cover the stamps of the Uni…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
15c Henry Clay single
1894
The object is a postage stamp catalogued under the title "15c Henry Clay single" and referenced in the Scott catalogue as Scott USA 259. In the museum classification, it is categorized under postage stamps. The record notes that identification involves comparing the design, value, colour, perforation or imperforate…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
16 2/3c Beer revenue stamp single
1866
16 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. Scott's REA numbers cover United States beer stamps, used to show that the fede…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
1c Alexander's Matches revenue stamp single
1864
1c Alexander's Matches revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5079.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RO2a. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink (orange). Scott's RO numbers cover private die match stamps. Under the Civil War reven…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
1c J.C. Ayer and Company revenue stamp single
1863
1c J.C. Ayer and Company revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5178.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RS4e. Dated by the museum: 1863. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RS numbers cover private die medicine (proprietary) stamps, printed…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
1c Washington single line watermark single
1912
The object is a postage stamp titled "1c Washington single line watermark single," catalogued under the reference Scott USA 405 and classified within the museum's collection as a postage stamp. The documentation notes that identification involves comparing the design, value, colour, perforation or imperforate margin…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
2 Cents, United States, 1864
1864
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1991.0009.0181), dated 1864, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: bronze (overall metal); struck (overall production method); overall:.2 cm x 2.3 cm; 3/32 in…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
20 Dollars, Deseret Assay Office, United States, 1860
1860
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.68.159.1171), dated 1860, place made: United States: Utah. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: coin / ingot. Maker or mint: Mormon Mint. Materials: gold (overall metal); overall: 4.2 cm x 1.8 cm x.2 cm; 1 21/32 in x 23/32 in x 3/32 in.
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
20 Dollars, Federal Reserve Bank Note, United States, 1915
1915
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.78.5.078), dated 1915, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: Cleveland, Grover. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 7.9 cm x 18.2 cm x.01 cm; 3 1/8 in x 7 5/32 in x in.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
24c Curtiss Jenny invert single
May 14, 1918
24c Curtiss Jenny invert single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.217665.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA C3a. Dated by the museum: May 14, 1918. Medium: paper; ink (carmine rose and blue) / engraving; adhesive. Scott's C numbers cover United States airmail stamps.
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
25 Cents, United States, 1853
1853
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1979.1263.00171), dated 1853, place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: silver (overall material).
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
2c carmine Washington Type IV single
1894
2c carmine Washington Type IV single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.1675), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA unlisted. Dated by the museum: 1894. Depicts: George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799. Medium: paper; ink (carmine); adhesive / engraving.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
2c D.O. Blood & Co. City Despatch Post forgery single
1843
2c D.O. Blood & Co. City Despatch Post forgery single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2004.2019.26), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 15L5. Dated by the museum: 1843. Medium: paper; ink (black). Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American cities in…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
2c Eagle revenue stamped bank check
June 14, 1869
2c Eagle revenue stamped bank check — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2005.711), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RN-B1. Dated by the museum: June 14, 1869. Medium: paper; ink (orange / black). Scott's RN numbers cover revenue stamped paper: cheques, receipts and…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
2c R. &. G.A. Wright revenue stamp single
1866
2c R. &. G.A. Wright revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5399.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RT23b. Dated by the museum: 1866. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RT numbers cover private die perfumery and cosmetic stamps, printed fr…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
30 Dollars, Continental Congress, 1776
1776
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.69.217.54), dated 1776, place made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: Continental Congress. Materials: paper (overall material); thread (part material); overall: 7.2…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
30c Eagle Great Central Sanitary Fair single
1864
30c Eagle Great Central Sanitary Fair single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1984.0173.10524), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA WV13. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink. Scott's WV numbers cover the Sanitary Fair stamps of 1864, sold at charity fairs that…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
30c Hamilton single
October 14, 1874
30c Hamilton single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.792), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 165. Dated by the museum: October 14, 1874. Depicts: Alexander Hamilton, American, 1757 - 1804. Medium: white wove paper; ink (gray black); adhesive / engraving.
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
3c George W. Laird revenue stamp single
1870
3c George W. Laird revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5390.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RT14b. Dated by the museum: 1870. Medium: paper; ink (black). Scott's RT numbers cover private die perfumery and cosmetic stamps, printed from…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
3c Greenleaf and Company revenue stamp single
1864
3c Greenleaf and Company revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5127.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RO101b. Dated by the museum: 1864. Medium: paper; ink (carmine). Scott's RO numbers cover private die match stamps. Under the Civil War…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
3c Postage Due single
1879
3c Postage Due single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2004.36), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA J3. Dated by the museum: 1879. Medium: paper; ink (brown). Scott's J numbers cover postage due stamps, applied by the post office to underpaid mail to show the amou…
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Smithsonian National Postal Museum
stamps
3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp
1842
3c Washington City Despatch local post stamp — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2001.2001.330), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 40L1. Dated by the museum: 1842. Medium: paper; ink (engraved); adhesive. Local posts and private letter carriers operated in American citie…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
5 Cents, Pattern, United States, 1882
1882
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1985.0441.2066), dated 1882, place made: United States. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: coin. Maker or mint: United States Mint. Materials: nickel (overall metal); struck (overall production method).
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
5 Dollars, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, Ohio, United States, 1816
1816
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1992.0281.1623), dated 1816, place made: United States: Ohio, Cincinnati. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: W. Harrison. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 7 cm x 16.8 cm x.01 cm; 2 3/4 in x 6 5/8 in x…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
5 Dollars, Kirtland Safety Society Bank, Ohio, United States, 1837
1837-02-10
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1992.0281.1635), dated 1837-02-10, place made: United States: Ohio, Kirtland. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: note. Maker or mint: Kirtland Safety Society Bank. Materials: paper (overall material); overall: 7.8 cm x 17.4 cm x.01 cm…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
banknotes
5 Dollars, Merchants & Planters Bank, Georgia, United States, ca 1830
1830
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.NU170666.0118), dated 1830, place made: United States: Georgia. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: obsolete paper money / paper money. Maker or mint: unknown. Materials: paper (overall material); ink (overall material); overall: 75…
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
5 Dollars, Mormon Mint, United States, 1849
1849
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (1985.0441.2221), dated 1849, place made: United States: Utah. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: Coin. Maker or mint: Mormon Mint. Materials: gold (overall metal); struck (overall production method).
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National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
modern coins
5 Dollars, Mormon Mint, United States, 1850
1850
Museum specimen in the Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection (NU.68.159.1227), dated 1850, place made: United States: Utah. Museum record — Object name in the museum record: coin. Maker or mint: Mormon Mint. Materials: gold (overall metal); struck (overall production method).
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