Pos60R1E

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 EARLY
Pos 60R1E (Scott #7)

Scott #7 Blue,
Type II, Relief A First Condition
Only Issued Imperforate

Figure 1. (BELOW) Close up detail of plating marks (Red Arrows) as illustrated in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams.

Figure 2. (BELOW) Close up detail of Ashbrook/Neinken indicated plating marks (Red Arrows). The violet arrows indicate marks not illustrated in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams but have been confirmed as consistent.

Figure 3. (BELOW) Small dot in the "S" of U.S. Close up detail of Ashbrook/Neinken indicated plating mark (Red Arrow). The violet arrows indicate marks not illustrated in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams. The blurry dash above the small unnamed ornament most likely appears on early impressions and fades away as the plate wears.

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