Perforated Edges. Without Monogram. Fully perforated and the design is that of 5-Cent stamps used during the period and features the bust of Thomas Jefferson. This fractional variety is presumably the third-scarcest of the sixteen First Issue varieties. Gems are actually quite rare with PMG reporting only 6 finer.

Red Reverse. With Design Letter “a’ on obverse. Bust of William P. Fessenden. The red reverse is a tougher variety with this denomination and issue. Upper and lower margins are a bit tight, but the note is well balanced with solid color.

Green reverse. Bust of William P. Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln. Fully margined with high caliber color and fresh bronzing.

Green reverse with surcharge “M-2-6-5”; fiber paper. Bust of William P. Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln.  Nice bronzing and solid color. Comment: Previously Mounted.

Green Reverse. With Surcharge “M-2-6-5”. Design Letter “a” on obverse. Bust of William P. Fessenden. Nice bright obverse bronzing.

Dark Background. Well inked with bright premium paper and nice margins.

FR-PA-160. Well inked with 3 signatures, legible to strong.

A well-preserved electrum hecte from the important Ionian city of Phocaea, struck in pale gold electrum weighing 2.45 grams. The obverse features the refined head of Artemis, delicately rendered in high relief, while the reverse displays the characteristic quadripartite incuse punch. An attractive ancient patina complements the bold central devices. Certified VF by NGC Ancients, […]

Red Back. Portrait of Spenser M. Clark. Well margined with wide borders on the front. The inking is vivid and the premium paper is bright. Great eye appeal!