Lot
1982 
1860, 5¢ brown, type II, full o.g., hinge remnant, intensely rich color with a sharp proof-like impression, Very Fine; with 1998 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 30A $2,200.
AN ATTRACTIVE MINT 1860 5¢ BROWN TYPE II IN RARE ORIGINAL GUM CONDITION.
The 1860 5¢ brown type II issue was never in the post offices when the 1861 demonetization order was placed into effect, making original gum examples of these issues far scarcer than it's orange brown counterpart.
Realized: $1,050