$3.00 Yellow Green, Columbian (243). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression, unusually choice centering for this difficult issue

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A REMARKABLY FRESH MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE $3.00 COLUMBIAN ISSUE. A DIFFICULT COLUMBIAN DOLLAR VALUE TO OBTAIN IN SUCH PRISTINE, CENTERED, MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE.

The $3.00 Columbian is one of the most difficult of the dollar values to obtain in such choice condition. Only 24,713 were issued, which is approximately half the number of the $1.00 and $2.00. The margins are generally narrow on this denomination. The stamp offered here is the exception to the rule. It is beautifully centered, the color and paper are bright and fresh, and the gum is pristine. It is truly one of the finest in existence.

From the Nathanael Greene collection. With 1989, 1997 and 2006 P.F. certificates (XF 90). With 2006 and 2022 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90). Only three grade higher and two others share this desirable grade in the P.S.E. Population Report. Of the three higher grades, two grade 95 (we sold one in 2021 for $40,000) and one grades 98 (we have never offered it). The SMQ of $12,000 for this 98 is out of date in our opinion. The last two examples offered in our sales realized $15,500 and $15,000 hammer.

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