Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins

Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020

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Category — 1895 Watermarked and 1897-1903 Change of Colors Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2968
nh
Sale 1227, Lot 2968, 1895 Watermarked and 1897-1903 Change of Colors Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)2c Carmine, Ty. I (265). Mint N.H., essentially perfect centering, vivid color on post-office fresh paper

EXTREMELY FINE GEM MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT 1895 TYPE I WATERMARKED BUREAU ISSUE, GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E.

With 2019 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $3,000.00). Only one grades higher (at 100J, offered in our 2019 Gems sale) and only two others share this lofty grade

105
2,700