1850 - Printed Circular Rate |
Mexico Cuartilla |
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4 October 1850
Mercersburgh, Pennsylvania printed circular to Smithburg, Maryland |
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| In 1847 the postal rate for a single sheet printed circular, such as the above, was three cents. This rate was reduced to one cent after July 1, 1851 for distances under 500 miles. |
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1843 cuartilla, minted in Mexico City |
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Cuartillas, quarter real coins, were the smallest silver coins that circulated in the United States. Value was 3¢. |
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Richard Frajola, May 2006 |
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