Sale 1174 — The J. R. Helton, Jr. Collection of Used United States Stamps

Sale Date — Wednesday, 7 March, 2018

Category — 1916-19 Issues (Scott 462-497)

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
206
 
Sale 1174, Lot 206, 1916-19 Issues (Scott 462-497)2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, brilliant color, well-centered for this difficult issue, bold strike of "New York N.Y. Hudson Term. Sta. Jan. 30 6:30PM" duplex cancel

VERY FINE. A RARE USED PAIR OF THE 1916 TYPE II 2-CENT ROTARY COIL, SCOTT 491.

Unlike many 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 2002 and 2014 P.F. certificates (VF 80).

3,750
1,900