1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.

Pos 86L1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Relief B, Type IV
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copys are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOPand BOTTOM
SPLIT TOP RECUT
DOUBLE TRANSFER

Double transfer marks are most obvious in white border area surrounding the portrait.
Figure 1. (BELOW). Guide dot location and various plating marks caused by the double transfer.

Figure 2. (BELOW). Double transfer and rust marks in "O" of ONE. Rust marks can also be seen below "O" of ONE (lowest red arrow).

Figure 3. (BELOW). Rust marks traveling diagonally through the shoulder and other plating marks caused by the double transfer.

Figure 4 (BELOW) Slight split top recut line. Various plating marks.

Scott #23 Blue,
Relief B, Type IV
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copys are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOPand BOTTOM
SPLIT TOP RECUT
DOUBLE TRANSFER
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