Position 7R4

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 4
Position 7R4, (Scott #20)

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

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.

CONFIRMED PLATING
Courtesy of Stanley M. Piller and Associates

Figure A. (BELOW) Part of a horizontal strip of 5, Positions 6R4-10R4
Courtesy of Nathan Shmalo

Figure 1. (BELOW) The Neinken plating diagrams illustrate plating marks in this general location (Red Arrows) The violet arrow indicates a faint scratch of color which is not illustrated in the plating diagrams but has been confirmed as consistent.

Figure 2. (BELOW) The Neinken plating diagrams illustrate a plating mark in the N of CENT (Red Arrow) The violet arrows indicate a faint blur of color which at this time is unknown if consistent.

Figure 3. (BELOW) The Neinken plating diagrams illustrate plating marks in the O of ONE. There is also a faint scratch of color inside the left plume which can be seen here but not illustrated in the plating diagrams.

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REVISED 7/31/15