Sale 1145 — United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 14 December, 2016

Category — Washington-Franklin and Later Issues

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
466
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Sale 1145, Lot 466, Washington-Franklin and Later Issues2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, h.r., rich color, choice centering

VERY FINE AND CHOICE 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.

5,750
2,300