#143 - 1870 National Grilled 30ยข
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Basic Info
30¢
Black, full black
H GRILL
Subject:Alexander Hamilton
Number issued: 20,000
Perforations: P12
Printer: National Bank Note Co.
Paper: Hard white wove paper
Scott #: 143
Date Issued: April 12th, 1870
Value
Used
$1,500 - $3,000
No postmark with gum (MH)
$40,000
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
No sales recorded
Earliest Documented Use
The earliest documented use of #143, August 18th, 1870
Counterfeits
A fake grill added to a #154 to appear as if it was #143. If in doubt the grill images below may assist you in identification
Plate #'s
#143 may have been issued on any of the following plate #
Imprint and plate number
22
The design inspiration
The vignette design was derived by Giuseppe Ceracchi's marble bust of Alexander Hamilton
The 1870 National Bank Co Grills
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