US Stamps Value Scott Catalog 491: 2c 1917 George Washington Coil Perf 10 Vertically. Page 9

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Mint N.H. pair, deep rich color, clear impression, exceptionally choice centering for this challenging issue EXTREMELY FINE FOR THIS RARE ROTARY COIL. A RARE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II. Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. A review of our computerized records using Power Search revealed only two other Mint N.H. pairs. With 1968, 1988 and 1995 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 636

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Mint N.H., brilliant color, detailed impression, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE MINT NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II. Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. This coil is surprisingly rare in Mint N.H. condition. A review of our computerized records using Power Search revealed only four other Mint N.H. singles. With 1992 A.P.S. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 637

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Mint N.H. joint line pair, radiant color, detailed impression on crisp paper, margins wide at top and bottom, ample at sides VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE MINT NEVER-HINGED JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II. Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. This coil in joint line pair format is exceedingly rare in Mint N.H. condition. A review of our computerized records using Power Search revealed only three other Mint N.H. joint line pairs. The P.S.E. Population Report does not list any Mint N.H. line pair. With 2004 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 634

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Joint line pair, lightly hinged, deep rich color, perfectly centered with wide margins EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB JOINT LINE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II COIL WHICH HAS BEEN GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. With 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF-Superb 95, SMQ value $21,800.00). This is the only line pair to achieve this grade to date. The next highest example is graded 90, and after that one 40(!).

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2009, Sale 968B, Lot 635

United States 1910-30 Issues 1916 2c carmine, type II, horizontal pair, well centered, l.h., fresh and v.f., with 1988 and 2004 PFCs

Cherrystone Auctions, Jul 2009, Sale 200907, Lot 157

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 491). Single hinge mark, radiant color, small natural inclusion, Very Fine, with 2008 P.F. certificate for pair which was graded 85

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Jun 2009, Sale 975, Lot 1905

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, radiant color, margins ample to wide all around VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II COIL. Unlike many other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. With 2001 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Apr 2009, Sale 972, Lot 3359

o U.S.; General Issues, 1916, 2¢ Carmine, Type II, Coil, #491. Used, “a heavy horizontal crease and other creases”, Fine appearance, PSE (2007) cert. Scott $750. Estimate value $100-120.

Harmer-Schau Auction Galleries, Feb 2009, Sale 80, Lot 1333

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 491). Barest trace of hinging (almost appears Mint N.H.), brilliant color, wide margins VERY FINE AND CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE II PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. With 1992 and 2004 P.F. certificates

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 1022

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, barest trace of hinging, radiant color VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL PAIR OF THE 2-CENT ROTARY TYPE II COIL. Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. With 1999 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Oct 2008, Sale 963, Lot 1021

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 491). Pair, single hinge mark, rich color, detailed impression VERY FINE PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT TYPE II PERF 10 HORIZONTAL COIL ON UNWATERMARKED PAPER. With 2001 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2765

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (491). Pair, unusually choice centering, beautiful color EXTREMELY FINE. A GORGEOUS PAIR OF THE RARE 2-CENT HORIZONTAL COIL, SCOTT 491. DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH SUCH CHOICE CENTERING. Unlike most other issues, the horizontal coil is actually scarcer than the vertical coil. It was in production for only a short period of time before being replaced by the Type III, Scott 492. With 1973 P.F. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2764

2c Carmine, Ty. II, Coil (Scott 491). Radiant color, neatly cancelled, fresh and Very Fine, with 1995 P.S.E. certificate

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Sep 2008, Sale 962, Lot 2766

o 1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), beautifully centered within nearly perfectly balanced margins, rich color, neatly cancelled, Extremely Fine, quite scarce this choice. Scott value $750 Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 442

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (491), pair, wonderfully well centered, with beautifully balanced margins as well, rich characteristic color, fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine. Scott $6,000 A SUPERB PAIR OF THE RARE TYPE II UNWATERMARKED— CERTAINLY ONE OF THE FINEST EXTANT. Expertization: 2004 P.F. Certificate.

Matthew Bennett International, Apr 2008, Sale 326, Lot 439