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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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, lightly hinged, rich color, well-centeredVERY FINE AND CHOICE PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE II PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER.
Scott 491 was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Ty. III, Scott 492. Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil.
With 2004 P.F. certificate
5,750
4,000
