Sale 1159 — 2017 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 27 June, 2017
Category — 1910-22 Washington-Franklin Issues (Scott 389-539)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
246
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Joint line pair, lightly hinged with pencil notations on gum, deep rich color, choice centeringEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II COIL.
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 1989 P.F. and 1991 P.S.E. certificates
13,000
6,000