Pos 96L1L

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 96L1L, (Scott #9)

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

SINGLE RECUT TOP ONLY
SPLIT TOP LINE
RUSTY PLATE

83L, 84L, 85L, 93L, 94L 96L and 99L are outstanding examples of what is sometimes called the rusty plate variety. These marks show themselves as small patches of needle point dots. This variety was, according to Ashbrook, no doubt caused by small patches of dampness left on the plate, which corroded the polished steel surface.

Figure 1. (Below) Upper red arrows show the short recut top curved line with the split end under Ornament "V." Rust and pitting can be seen in the upper left.

Figure 2. (Below) Rust / pitting on top of Ornament "D."

Figure 3. (Below) Rust / pitting marks below in the lower left quadrant.

Figure 4. (Below) Plating marks below the lower right plume.

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