Custom License Plate Appraisal

Wisconsin Personalized License Plate 'BILLYG2'

This is a standard-issue Wisconsin passenger vehicle license plate featuring a personalized vanity registration of 'BILLYG2'. The plate follows the graphic design introduced in the late 1980s, characterized by the red serif 'WISCONSIN' text along the top, flanked by a stylized graphic of a red barn and a green hill/sunburst. At the bottom, the state's famous 'America's Dairyland' slogan is printed in red. The plate is constructed from embossed aluminum with a reflective white background and black alphanumeric characters. Physically, the item shows significant signs of age and use. There is noticeable surface grime, oxidation along the edges, and spotting across the reflective field. Scuff marks and small scratches are visible, particularly around the mounting holes and the raised lettering. The paint on the embossed letters shows minor chipping. No validation stickers are present in the upper corners, which may indicate it was a front plate or a souvenir issue. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced state municipal hardware, intended for durability in harsh Midwestern weather. It represents a specific era of Wisconsin Department of Transportation design, likely dating from the 1990s or early 2000s based on the specific font and graphic arrangement.