1875 2¢ Jackson - U.S. #178

U.S. #178
1875 2¢ Jackson

Earliest Known Use: July 15, 1875
Quantity issued: 112,191,250 (estimate)
Printed by: Continental Bank Note Company
Method: Flat plate on yellowish wove paper
Watermark: None
Perforation: 12
Color: Vermilion

This stamp, featuring Andrew Jackson, was reissued in 1875 with a change in color to vermilion. This alteration aimed to address confusion stemming from the similarity in color between the 1873 version of this stamp and the 10¢ Jefferson stamp.

According to the Assistant Postmaster General’s report, postal patrons and clerks encountered difficulties distinguishing between the 2¢ Jackson Bank Note stamps and the 10¢ Jefferson stamps.

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