Position 17R2

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 2
Position 17R2, (Scott #7 shown)

Scott #7, Blue,
Type II, Relief A,
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

Vertical strip of 3 consisting of 7R2, 17R2 and 27R2.
Courtesy of Tyler Moody.

Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of a vertical line of color to the right of Ornament R as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. These are remnants of the original die design. Many, but not all are shown in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams. They are helpful plating aids, but are not unique to any specific position.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail view of a short vertical line of color in the right margin as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. These lines can be found on many Plate 2 positions. Many but not all are shown in Neinkens plating diagrams. They are helpful plating aids, but are not unique to any specific position.

Figure 3. (Below) A fine sharp CURL to the left of Ornament C not illustrated in the plating diagram but confirmed here as consistent.

Figure 4. (Below) A blurry dot of color in the O of ONE as illustrated in the plating diagram.

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Update 9.6.2010