Sale 1044 — United States Essays, Proofs and Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 22 May, 2013
Category — 1912-22 Washington-Franklins and Later Issues (Scott 415-634A)
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Cat./Est. Value
Realized
300
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, exceptionally well-centered, brilliant colorEXTREMELY FINE. A SUPERB PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE II PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492.
With 1975 and 2008 P.F. certificates
5,750
4,500