rarepre-1900

10¢ Shield & Eagle

Name: 10¢ Shield & Eagle
Brand: United States

United States · 1870 · 10¢

The bald eagle in concert with a shield has been used on many U.S. stamps, dating from this early issue. The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, is the national emblem of the United States. It is protected by law, but even then some large eagles are killed by farmers and gamekeepers or captured fo

This stamp was issued in 1870. The bald eagle in concert with a shield has been used on many U.S. stamps, dating from this early issue. The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, is

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

fauna

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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