Sale 973 — 2009 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 13 June, 2009
Category — Later Issues (Scott 389 thru 480)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
208
$1.00 Violet Black (460). Mint N.H., mathematically perfect centering with wide and well-balanced margins, deep rich color and sharp proof-like impression on bright paperEXTREMELY FINE GEM. THIS SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE PERF 10 DOUBLE-LINE WATERMARK $1.00 FRANKLIN IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE, AND IS GRADED SUPERB 98 BY P.S.E. -- THIS IS THE HIGHEST GRADE AWARDED TO DATE.
Even though this issue is not particularly rare, collectors who have been searching know the extreme difficulty of obtaining examples with such perfect centering and in such pristine condition.
With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $23,500.00). This is the highest grade awarded to date and only four others have been awarded this highly desirable grade
1,900
10,500
