Pos 69L9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 69L9, (Scott #24)

Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief C
Issued only Perforate.

DASH IN HEAD VARIETY

FIGURE 1. (Below) An impressive blob or plate depression at the top and back of Franklin's shoulder confirmed as consistent. This feature probably fades quickly as the plate wears and later impressions reveal this mark as a light blur.

FIGURE 2. (Below) The "dash in head" plating mark as described in Neinken (Pages 423 and 424, Fig 20-E.)

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Update 1/19/08