Lot 320
Confederacy, 1862, 10¢ rose, scratched stone, clearly showing scratches in lower right corner, full o.g., large balanced margins all around, strong bright color and particularly fresh, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 1982 and 2006 P.F. certificates, the latter Graded (XF-S 95, SMQ $7,650).Scott No. 5 $2,400+.
ONE OF THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLES OF THE SCARCE 1862 10¢ ROSE SCRATCHED STONE VARIETY.
Realized: $2,600