Sale 1251 — The John B. Field Collection of Superb United States Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday-Thursday, 2-3 March, 2022
Category — 1917-19 Issues (Scott 481-518)
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Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1436
2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Mint N.H. pair, rich color, detailed impression, beautiful centering for this difficult coil issueEXTREMELY FINE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE FINEST MINT NEVER-HINGED PAIRS OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II IN EXISTENCE.
Unlike many other issues, this horizontal coil is much scarcer than its vertical coil counterpart (Scott 487). The Type II horizontal coil, Scott 491, was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. Only about a month separates the EDUs for the two coils (Dec. 19, 1916 for No. 491 and Jan. 13, 1917 for No. 492).
Ex "Scarsdale", Hoffman and from our 2011 Rarities sale. With 1999 and 2007 P.F. certificates.
12,500
8,000