Reeded with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: 1124 .999 F.S.
Period
Federal republic
(1776-date)
Notice
Wayne D. Ashford
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse lettering
120th ANNIVERSARY
DOMESTIC
REGISTRY SERVICE
REGISTERED MAIL
WDA
1855-1975
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
1855-1975
The Act of 3 March 1855, es-
tablished the domestic registry
system in the United States. This was
the first `special service` of the U.S.
Postal System. The Registration fee was
five cents per piece and applied only to let-
ters. Registration provided no indemnifica-
tion or liability for loss, but was one of the
earliest practical attempts to curb internal
thefts of letters with valuable contents.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
US MAIL
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
