How much did the stamp of 1869 cost?

Answer 1

In 1860 in the US, the cost of mail was 3 cents per 1/2 ounce for up to 3000 miles;
for over 3000 miles the price was 10 cent per 1/2 ounce.
In 1863, the distance differential was removed and the cost was 3 cent per 1/2 ounce to anywhere in the United States

Answer 2

The postage rate in 1869 was 3 cents. That was for 1/2 ounce of mail, not an ounce. It was lowered to 2 cents in 1883.

Answer 3

Cost of a postage stamp was dependent on the face value of the stamp. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In the United States 1867 that was 3 cents for the first 1/2 ounce.

Answer 4

In the US a stamp cost 3 cents beginning in 1863. That covered half an ounce of postage. Prior to that it was 5 cents.