Sale 1277 — The Adventurer Collection of United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 7-8 March, 2023
Category — 1913-15 Panama-Pacific Issue, 1912-18 Issues (Scott 397-493)
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2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, original gum, lightly hinged, unusually choice centering, beautiful glowing colorEXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 491. DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING.
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 2009 P.F. (XF 90 XQ) and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ $11,000.00). Only three hinged pairs grade higher (at 95) and four share this grade.
5,750
8,000