Mismatched Suffix Error. Richmond District. A desirable serial number error where the suffix letters at the end fail to match.

Without Surcharges on Back. A pleasing example that exhibits strong color with a little black over inking. Bronzing appears fresh and premium paper is bright.

Red Reverse. A lovely note with strong color, premium paper, and well balanced margins on both sides.

Short Thick Key. An attractive blend of bright premium paper and strong color. Margins are nearly even.

Short Thick Key. Well balanced margins with wide borders surround strong inks and generous silk threads.

With Surcharge “18-63”. Vibrant oval bronzing with very balanced margins.

Short, Thick Key. Bust of Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Treasury 1845-1849. Ample margins with a bright red treasury seal.

Short, Thick Key. Bust of Robert Walker, Secretary of the Treasury in 1845-1849. An exquisite high grade example with superior color.

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.