USA Stamp 1870/74 -15c Webster Sc. 152 – value $210 Used
The Scott #152, 15¢ Daniel Webster stamp is a key, non-specialized issue from the Bank Note period (1870-1871).
Here is a detailed breakdown of its characteristics and catalog value:
🇺🇸 US Scott #152: 15¢ Daniel Webster (National Bank Note Co.)
| Characteristic | Detail |
| Full Name | 15 Cents Daniel Webster, National Bank Note Co. Printing |
| Issue Date | 1870-1871 |
| Color | Bright Orange (sometimes simply called Orange) |
| Printer | National Bank Note Company (N.B.N.C.) |
| Key Identifier | No Grill (It is the non-grilled counterpart to Scott #141) and No Secret Mark (which distinguishes it from the Continental printing, Scott #160). |
| Paper | Hard white wove paper (medium to thin thickness). |
| Perforation | Perforated 12 (Perf. 12). |
| Quantity Issued | Approximately 5,033,300 (estimated) |
💰 Catalog Value and Real-World Price
The Scott Catalog Value (SCV) is the retail price for a perfectly centered, fault-free example. Real-world sales are often significantly lower, especially for average condition.
- Used Condition (Cancelled):
- The typical Scott Catalog Value (SCV) for a used copy is around $195.00 to $225.00.
- Real-World Sales: Prices vary widely based on centering and cancellation. A lightly canceled, well-centered example may sell for a notable percentage of catalog value, while a heavily cancelled or poorly centered copy can sell for as low as $20 to $50 or more on online marketplaces.
- Mint (Unused, No Gum):
- The SCV for a Mint No Gum (MNG) copy is significantly higher, sometimes around $1,300.00 or more.
- Note: Stamps with original gum (OG) that are never hinged (NH) are much rarer and command the highest prices.
⚠️ Important Distinctions
To be absolutely certain you have Scott #152 and not the similar Continental printing (Scott #160), you must confirm the absence of the Secret Mark.
- Secret Mark (on Scott #160 ONLY): Look closely at the lower-left scroll that contains the numeral “15.” The Continental printing (Scott #160) has a small, faint V-shaped cut or strengthening mark in the outer line of that scroll. Scott #152 does NOT have this mark.
Checking the paper color, cancellation, and centering will help you determine the final market value of your specific stamp.
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