#144 - 1870 National Grilled 90ยข
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Basic Info
90¢
Carmine, dark carmine
H GRILL
Subject:Commodore Perry
Number issued: 28,000
Perforations: P12
Printer: National Bank Note Co.
Paper: Hard white wove paper
Scott #: 144
Date Issued: April 12th, 1870
Value
Used
$1,100 - $2,300
No postmark with gum (MH)
$85,000
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
No sales recorded
Counterfeits
A fake grill added to a #166 to appear as if it was #144. If in doubt the grill images below may assist you in identification
Plate #'s
#144 may have been issued on any of the following plate #
Imprint and plate number
23
The design inspiration
The vignette design was derived by the 1860 William Walcutt statue of Commodore Perry
The 1870 National Bank Co Grills
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