U. S. Scott #183 - Used - VG/F Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

183

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1879

Item Description

Stamp Design Description
Scott #183 is a 2-cent red-brown stamp from the 1879 U.S. Banknote Issue series. It features a left-facing profile of George Washington, encased in an oval frame. Above the portrait is the inscription “U.S. POSTAGE,” and the denomination “TWO 2 CENTS” appears at the bottom. The stamp is printed in a vibrant red-brown color.

Soundness
Back Condition: The stamp shows a hinge remnant, which falls under the "Very Minor Faults" category according to PSE guidelines. No gum is present, as expected for a used stamp. The back also exhibits some minor discoloration or toning, though it does not qualify as a significant fault.
Front Condition: The perforations are intact, with no missing or pulled teeth. The stamp is free of tears, creases, or thins beyond the hinge remnant on the back.
Fault Classification: The hinge remnant and minor toning classify the stamp under the "Very Minor Faults" category.

Centering
Assigned Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine). The stamp is noticeably off-center, with one side significantly closer to the edge. However, all four margins are present, with clear white space between the frameline and the perforations.

Perforations
The perforations are complete and even, with no irregularities or damages, contributing positively to the overall grade.

Eye Appeal
The cancellation is heavy and obscures much of Washington's profile, detracting from the overall aesthetic. However, the vibrant red-brown color remains intact and adds to the stamp's visual appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points (for the heavy cancellation obscuring key design elements).

Numerical Grading Calculation
Centering Grade: 79 (Fine-Very Fine)
Soundness Adjustment: The hinge remnant and very minor toning result in a -5 points deduction.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: -10 points for the heavy cancellation.
Final Grade: 79−5−10=64
Final Grade: 64 (Very Good-Fine, VG-F)

Overall Evaluation
This example of Scott #183 is in good collectible condition for a used stamp. While the hinge remnant and heavy cancellation lower its grade, the stamp's vibrant color, intact perforations, and decent centering make it an attractive piece for collectors focusing on U.S. Banknote Issues.

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