Pos 98R9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 98R9, (Scott #24)

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

Courtesy of Dick Celler

FIGURE 1. (Below) Diagonal plate scratches in the lower left ornaments as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Heavy dot in the center right margin (lower red arrow) as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. Two fainter dots of color (top 2 red arrows) are not illustrated in the plating mat.

FIGURE 3. (Below) A dot of color at the back of the head and to the right of Ornament C not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram but appears to be consistent.

FIGURE 4. (Below) A heavy vertical dash of color and a strong dot to the right of Ornament L/M not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram but confirmed as consistent. See archive Position 99R9 for another more complete detail view of this plating mark.

FIGURE 5. (Below) A softer impression of 98R9.
Courtesy of Tyler Moody

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