US Stamp Price Scott Catalog #453 – 1914 2c George Washington Coil Perf 10 Vertically. Page 3

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (Scott 453). Strip of three with joint line between left stamps, radiant color, New Orleans duplex cancels, Fine-Very Fine, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1540

Scott #453, 2c Carmine rose rotary coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., a spectacular quality used jumbo single of this elusive coil, featuring perfect centering within margins of extraordinary size, radiant color and a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, especially fresh and clean, light portion of a machine cancel, an extremely fine gem; (Superb 98 Jumbo; SMQ price $390 for 95, the highest priced grade of 98 is unpriced). the finest #453 coil single available, which is confirmed by the fact that this is the only example in the PSE population report to grade XF-Superb 98 Jumbo, the highest assigned to date by PSE for any #453, mint or used, single, pair or line pair.

Spink Shreves Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 146, Lot 420

U.S.; General Issues, 1914, 2¢ Carmine Rose, Type I, Rotary Coil, Line Pair, #453. L.h., Fine. Scott $675. Estimate value $160-180.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Jan 2014, Sale 100, Lot 589

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (Scott 453). Mint N.H. joint line pair, brilliant color, choice centering with wide and balanced margins EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT TYPE I ROTARY COIL, SCOTT 453. With 2000 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 644

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, rotary coil (453), strip of 5, o.g., never hinged, impressive mint strip, with the deepest and richest color you’ll ever see on this issue, simply marvelous, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,550 as 2 pairs + 1 single. Estimate value $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 391

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, rotary coil (453), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, marvelous multiple with bodacious rich color, a particularly choice example that is considerably undervalued, especially in this quality, Very Fine, 2009 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80, 1 of 5 pairs achieving this grade, with only 8 other pairs currently grading higher, according to P.S.E.’s population report. SMQ $570 in grade of VF-80. Scott $625. Estimate price $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Dec 2013, Sale 640, Lot 390

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (Scott 453). Mint N.H. joint line pair, uncharacteristically choice centering, deep rich color on post office fresh paper EXTREMELY FINE. THE 2-CENT TYPE I ROTARY COIL, SCOTT 453, IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS SUPERB MINT NEVER-HINGED CONDITION. With 1983, 1995 P.F. and 2013 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90; SMQ value $2,750.00). Only three Mint N.H. line pairs have achieved this grade, with none higher

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3926

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (Scott 453). Joint line pair, choice centering and margins, radiant color, neat strikes of Amarillo Tex. duplex cancel, Very Fine, a rare used joint pair, the only other sound pair we have offered since keeping computerized records was in our sale of the Natalie Grace collection, the Twigg-Smith collection did not contain one, with 2013 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2013, Sale 1061, Lot 3927

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, rotary coil (453), joint line pair, o.g., lightly hinged, attractive example with rich rosy color, and detailed impression, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $675. Estimate value $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 443

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, rotary coil (453), horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, gorgeous deep shade, a premium quality multiple in a wonderful state of preservation, Very Fine. Scott $625. Estimate $400 – 600.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3572

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, rotary coil (453), o.g., never hinged, choice example with superb color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3571

1914, 2¢ carmine rose, type I, rotary coil (453), o.g., never hinged, plate print smear along right side perforations, an immaculate example of this elusive mint stamp, Very Fine. Scott $300. Estimate value $200 – 300.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 1168

2c Carmine Rose, Ty. I, Coil (Scott 453). Mint N.H. joint line pair, fresh, bright color, single trivial nibbed perf at right, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jul 2013, Sale 1050, Lot 570

453, 1914 2c Carmine rose, Type I,joint line pair, o.g., Very Fine (Scott price $675)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1310

453, 1914 2c Carmine rose, Type I, ,joint line pair, part o.g. (from hinge removal), F-VF (Scott value $675)

H.R. Harmer, Jun 2013, Sale 3003, Lot 1311