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Auction: 14USA - Spink Shreves September 2008 Collector's Series
Lot: 1218

#226, 10c Green, perfectly centered within much larger margins than typically encountered, deep prooflike color and impression, immaculate o.g., never hinged, superb.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Collectors of gem United States mint stamps recognize that the Ten Cent value is the most difficult of all the 1890 Small Bank Notes to find in superb quality. Most are very tightly margined, poorly centered and when one finds a well centered and margined example it is invariably hinged. This particular copy, with its flawless centering, wide margins, outstanding color and pristine never hinged original gum, makes it one of the most important condition rarities in the entire auction.[cr][lf][cr][lf]A stunning gem for placement in the finest mint collection. Accompanied by a 2008 PSE certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $24,100.00); this is not only the highest graded #226, it is the only example to be so graded. Estimate US$ 20,000-24,000

Estimate
$20,000 to $24,000