Collectorium · Postage stamp
12 Cents – Henry Clay (dull violet)
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM 12 centigrade Large Bank Note branded with Henry Clay from the 1870s, printed in violet tint and perforated 12. The exact identification is Scott 151 without secret stamp or Scott 162 with secret stamp. The specimen is highly faded and gassed, with a mounting residue, molecular notes, pollution and possible folds or thinnings. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott 151. Most likely attribution: Scott 151. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: Differences in type of picture, printing plate, grill, paper, perforation, shade, reissue/reprint and cancellation are possible.
- Category
- Postage stamp
- Year / period
- 1870–1878
- Country
- United States of America
- Denomination
- 12 cents
- Material
- Paper
- Collectorium
- № ST-0020
Sources
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-classic-period-1847-1893-national-bank-note-company-1861-1872/large-bank
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-classic-period-1847-1893-continental-bank-note-company-1873-1878/large
- https://1847us.com/1870identifier/
- https://www.sutherlandphilatelics.com.au/lists/usa.pdf
- https://1847us.com/1870identifier/12c-banknote-guide/
- https://www.pnc3.com/photolist/plp0145-0155.htm