Lot
2246 
1890, 15¢ indigo, o.g., never hinged, precision centering amid large evenly balanced margins all around, rich intense color, Extremely Fine to Superb, an extremely difficult issue to obtain in choice condition; with 2002 & 2022 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $6,000). Scott No. 227 $550.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1890 15¢ CLAY ISSUE.
Realized: $4,500