Position 2R4

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 4
Position 2R4, (Scott #20 shown)

Scott #20 Blue,
Type II, Relief A
Issued both imperforate (7) and perforate (20).

Plate 4 changed it's appearance as many plating marks faded away due to plate wear, and new plating marks developed over the life of the plate. One of the most annoying aspects of trying to identify Plate 4 positions is the appearance and disappearance of these plating marks.

Courtesy of Tim McRee

Figure 1. (BELOW) A small line of color cutting across the E of POSTAGE.

Figure 2. (BELOW) A strong dot in the N of ONE as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams.

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REVISED 4.30.09