Lot 309
1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked, horizontal rotary press coil (491), pair. Original gum very lightly hinged, near perfect centering within beautifully balanced margins, exceptionally fresh with rich color. Extremely Fine. SSV $6,700 (SMQ $8,250). Scott $5,750
AN ESPECIALLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE COIL PAIR, WHICH, IN OUR OPINION, DESERVES A HIGHER GRADE.
Expertization: with 1975, 2013 P.F. certificates, the latter graded VF-XF 85.
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Realized $8,500 |