Lot 149
1870, 1¢ ultramarine (145), near perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, strong bright color and a sharp impression on fresh paper. Full o.g. Extremely Fine. SMQ $3,500.
Scott $700
A SUPERB ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 1¢ 1870 ISSUE WITH OUTSTANDING FRESHNESS AND CENTERING.
Expertization: 2004 P.F. & 2004 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded XF-S 95.
This is the only mint example to 1¢ 1870 National Bank Note have been awarded the grade of XF-Superb 95 by the P.S.E., the highest grade awarded to any 1¢ 1870 National. There is also one used example graded XF-S 95.
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