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Rare Gem Milton 2E5F.3a 5¢ Second Issue Essay

Milton 2E5F.3a 5¢ Second Issue Essay PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A rare Milton number, this is one of very few examples that we have auctioned. This Milton number is printed on thick yellow paper from a finished face plate. These were printed using a brand new plate under particularly heavy pressure as the embossing clearly penetrates through to the back of the thick paper.


Estimate: $500 - up.

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Auction Info

Proxy Bidding Ends 
January
18th Sunday 5:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
January
18th Sunday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
2 Days 9h 7m 3s
Internet/Mail Bids: 0
Lot Tracking Activity: 8
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This lot is in: 1 - Currency Session
(Lots 95001-95352) - 6:00 PM Central Time, Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

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Starting Bid:
$250
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