U. S. Scott #94 - Used - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

94

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VG & Below

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of Scott #94 (Used Stamp)

Description of the Design
Scott #94 is a three-cent stamp issued in 1867 as part of the National Bank Note Company series. It features a profile portrait of George Washington surrounded by intricate scrollwork. This series is notable for incorporating a grill on the reverse to prevent the fraudulent re-use of canceled stamps.

Evaluation of the Stamp
Evaluation of the Back
Condition:
The back shows a visible grill impression, typical for this issue.
A light hinge mark is present, which does not qualify as a fault since hinging is evaluated separately for stamps numbered 771 and earlier.
No additional significant faults, such as thins, tears, or repairs, are visible.

Gum:
As a used stamp, the absence of gum is expected and does not warrant deductions.

Evaluation of the Front
Centering Grade: 52
The perforations do not cut into the design, but the frameline just touches the perforations on one side.
The other three sides show uneven margins but do not approach the perforations.
Based on PSE centering guidelines, this aligns with Very Good (VG) centering.

Perforations:
The perforations are intact and consistent, though slightly uneven on one side.

Eye Appeal:
The cancel is bold and grid-like but well-placed, leaving the central design legible. This falls under the Neat / Clean (Average) category, resulting in no deductions or bonuses.
The color is fresh, and the impression is strong, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the stamp.

Final Numerical Grade
Centering Grade: 52
Soundness Deduction: No deductions, as hinging is evaluated separately and not considered a fault for stamps numbered 771 and earlier.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: No adjustment, as the cancel is average and does not detract from the appearance.
Final Grade: 52 (Very Good - VG).

Summary of Grades:
Centering: 52 - Frameline touches perfs on one side; uneven margins
Soundness: No deduction - Hinging evaluated separately for stamps #771 and earlier
Eye Appeal: 0 - Neat, average cancel and fresh color
Final Numerical Grade: 52 (Very Good - VG) - Consistent with PSE guidelines

Conclusion
This stamp, with Very Good (VG) centering and no significant faults beyond typical characteristics for its issue, maintains a numerical grade of 52. The grill impression is strong, and the design remains well-preserved.

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