1893, $3 Columbian, o.g., never hinged, soft pastel color, bright and fresh, F.-V.F., a very scarce never hinged Columbian high value; with 2015 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 243  $4,750. $0 (Image)

1893, $3 Columbian, full original gum, lightly hinged, precise centering amid large beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous rich color, Extremely Fine; with 1971 and 2004 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 243  $1,500. A WONDERFUL MINT GEM EXAMPLE OF THE $3 COLUMBIAN. $0 (Image)

1893, $3 Columbian, neat town cancel, exceptionally centered amid well balanced margins, rich vibrant color and crisp impression on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2012 P.S.E. Graded certificate (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $4,850), to date only two examples have graded higher. Scott No. 243  $825. A GEM USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1893 $3 COLUMBIAN HIGH VALUE. $0 (Image)