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Auction: 13USA - The Westchester Collection
Lot: 60

#231 var., 2c Columbian, ""broken hat"" variety, a spectacular mint example of this popular variety, easily being the finest we have ever offered, boasting outstanding centering amid huge jumbo margins, even its color is far more intense and rich than usual, unblemished o.g., n.h., a superb gem for the perfectionist; 1999 PF certificate and a 2008 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $2,000.00 as 95 and $7,750.00 as 98); the finest graded example on record, as this is the sole example to have achieved XF-Superb 95 Jumbo status, the highest grade awarded to date for any Two Cent Columbian ""Broken Hat"" va Estimate US$ 2,200-2,600

Sold for
$4,000