U. S. Scott #183 - Used - VG Condition

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

183

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

65 & Below

Year of Issue

1879

Item Description

Detailed Analysis of the Stamp (Scott #183)

Soundness
Front: The stamp shows signs of wear and usage typical for its age. The image of Andrew Jackson is clear, but there are noticeable cancel marks. There are no significant tears or missing pieces visible.
Back: The back of the stamp shows some discoloration and a hinge remnant. There are no significant thins, tears, or other major faults visible.
Grade: Minor Fault due to discoloration and hinge remnant on the back.

Centering
The stamp is off-center, with the margins being uneven. The design is clear, and there is white space between the design and the perforations on all sides.
Grade: Fine-Very Fine (75-79) as the margins are clear of the perforations and the design is not touched, though the centering is not perfect.

Perforations
The perforations are intact and even on all sides.
Grade: Fine-Very Fine due to the intact and even perforations.

Eye Appeal
Front: The stamp has a clear image of Andrew Jackson. The cancel is average, which does not significantly detract from the overall appearance. The color is strong, and the overall appearance is fresh.
Back: The back is somewhat discolored and has a hinge remnant, but this does not significantly detract from the overall eye appeal when viewed from the front.
Grade: Neat/Clean (0 points), typical overall appearance with no significant enhancement or detractors.

Final Numerical Grade
Considering the combination of centering, soundness, and eye appeal, the final numerical grade for this stamp is calculated as follows:
Centering: Fine-Very Fine (75-79)
Soundness: Minor Fault (discoloration and hinge remnant).
Eye Appeal: Average cancel (0 points), with no additional adjustments.

Final Grade Calculation:
Base Grade From Centering: Fine-Very Fine (75-79)
Adjustment for Soundness: Minor Fault, leading to Very Good (50-59)
Eye Appeal Adjustment: Average cancel (0 points), maintaining the overall range of 50-59.
Final Numerical Grade: 59

This stamp, considering all factors, would likely receive a final grade of 59, indicating a Very Good condition with minor soundness issues due to discoloration and hinge remnant, and typical eye appeal due to the neat and clean average cancel.

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