Scott #223 — 1890 5¢ Ulysses S. Grant, chocolate
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 227 |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
Scott #223 — 1890 5¢ Ulysses S. Grant, chocolate (brown shades)Small Banknote issue (same series as your earlier 2¢ Washington #219D).Printed by the American Bank Note CompanyIssued June 2, 1890Flat plate, perforated 12, unwatermarkedSoft porous paperColor: chocolate / brown shadesThis is the regular 5¢ value from the 1890–93 series. Over 152 million were issued, so used examples are common.Condition of your stampUsed with a black cancel that crosses the face (somewhat heavy). Centering looks average to fine. Perforations appear mostly intact. Color is a solid brown/chocolate shade typical of the issue.ValueScott catalog: Used Fine is generally listed around $4.75.
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