10c Eagle & Shield single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1869
Issuing entity
United States10c Eagle & Shield single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.557), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 116. Dated by the museum: 1869. Medium: hard wove paper; ink (yellow) / engraving.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
unused; perf 12
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- hard wove paper; ink (yellow) / engraving
Design
- Printer
- National Bank Note Company
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- U.S. Stamps
- Date recorded
- 1869
- Museum object number
- 1980.2493.557
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 116
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.