U.S. #2130b
10.1¢ Oil Wagon Coil
Transportation Series
Issue Date: April 18, 1985
City: Oil Center, NM
Quantity: 334,048,000
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Engraved
Perforations: 10 vertical
Color: Slate blue
A common sight in rural areas and small towns during the 1890s, the oil wagon dispensed fuel (oil or kerosene) to individual homes for heating, cooking, and lighting lanterns. Drawn by a team of two or more horses, this vehicle was simply a large tank mounted on a wagon.