#76 - 1863 Brown 5¢
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Basic Info
5¢
Brown, pale brown
Printing Method: Engraved
Printer: National Bank Note Co.
Subject: Thomas Jefferson
Quantity Issued: 6,500,000
Perforations: 12
Scott #: 76
Issued: February 3rd, 1863
Value
Used
$12.50 - $55
No postmark with gum (MH)
$200 - $300
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$15,000 (2006)
Counterfeits
Here is an example of a proof on card with perforations added to give the appearance of a genuine #76. #76 was issued on stamp paper, not card.
Inspiration for the Design
Thomas Jefferson
Gilbert Stuart, 1805
Source image for the design of the vignette
Plate #'s
#76 was issued with the following plate #
Imprint and plate #
17
Multiples
A rare unused block of #76
Specimens
Specimen overprint
#76-SB
Stamp usage
The stamp was often used in combination with the ten cent stamp to pay for foreign destination letters. An example can be seen above.
Proofs
76-P1
Large die proof mounted on card
76-P1
76-P2
Roosevelt small die proof
76-P2
76-P3
Plate Proof on India
76-P3
76-P4
Plate Proof on India
76-P4
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