Lot 204
1879, 2¢ vermilion, o.g., never hinged, perfect centering with design encompassed by evenly balanced margins, rich radiant color and exceptional freshness, a Superb gem, the only never hinged example to obtain this graded with no other example higher; with 2015 P.S.E. certificate Graded (Superb 98, SMQ $6,250).Scott No. 183 $370.
WITHOUT QUESTION - THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1879 2¢ AMERICAN BANKNOTE ISSUE IN PRISTINE NEVER HINGED CONDITION.
Realized: $5,250