Sale 1211 — The William H. Gross Collection: United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 29-30 October, 2019
Category — Fancy Cancellations (other than Waterburys)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
491°
Two-Cent Coin of Marshall, Michigan--probably the finest strike extantTwo-Cent Coin, Marshall, Michigan (Skinner-Eno PO-Co 1), fantastic strike ties 3¢ Rose (65), boldly struck "Marshall Mich. Mar. 18" circular datestamp on buff cover to Lee Centre, New York, stamp with corner crease at bottom right, still Extremely Fine strike of this unusual cancellation device, the postmaster used a 2¢ coin which he inked and impressed on the stamp and cover, the 1861 2¢ was the first coin minted with the motto "In God We Trust", ex Grunin and Jennings
E. 1,000-1,500
1,300