| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 9, 1870 |
| Year | 1870 |
| Denomination |
24¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.24 | Color | Purple (pure) |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
The denomination numerals, "24", in Gothic type, are in each of the upper corners, conforming in their position to the curve of an ornamental tablet, placed immediately above an elliptical medallion bearing a profile bust of Gen. Winfield Scott. Thirteen five-pointed stars are placed on this tablet; 2 at each end are blank white, while each of the 11 remaining bears a small Gothic capital letter, constituting the legend "U.S. postage" in the color of the stamp. The denomination is given at the bottom in small white Gothic capitals "Twenty-four" close up to and following the ellipse line, and "Cents" in a straight line, in the middle, below. In the left lower corner appears a flag, loosely gathered around its staff, the muzzle end and part of the wheels of a piece of field artillery, and a pile of shells. In the right are three muskets stacked.
Presentation: Left profile