Abraham Lincoln, 6c Carmine, 1870 National Bank Note Co. Issue

Name: Abraham Lincoln, 6c Carmine, 1870 National Bank Note Co. Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1870 · 6c

This stamp features a left-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The portrait is based on a photograph by Mathew Brady. The design is enclosed in an ornate, shield-like frame with the denomination 'SIX CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1870-71 National Bank Note Company series, this was the first regular issue to feature Abraham Lincoln following his assassination. This series replaced the 1869 pictorials, which were unpopular with the public.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents politicians famous-people abraham-lincoln

Catalog Numbers

scott137

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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