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1c Z Grill

Name: 1c Z Grill
Brand: United States

United States · 1868 · 1¢

The 1c Z Grill — rarest US regular-issue stamp, only two known examples exist.

The Z Grill stamps have a distinctive waffle-like embossing pattern. Only two 1-cent Z Grills are known to exist, making it the rarest US regular-issue stamp. One sold for $935,000 in 1998.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

Catalog Numbers

scott85A

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$235,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$141,300

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$78,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$39,250

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15,700

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.