Post by Philatian on May 21, 2016 22:11:11 GMT -5
I've wanted a mint #500 for years. This week I picked up TWO! Both are from different plate positions, and show slightly different defining features. Here's the first, and my new avatar:
Notice the top line of the toga rope is incomplete. On most #500's, this line is thick and complete. Obviously that's not the case with this one!
And now the second:
This one shows the thick, complete line.
And finally my question:
I've noticed a pattern with all #500s, which I haven't seen any book or description mention: there are many dots on the top of Washington's head, much like the Offset type VII (Scott #528B & #534B). From what I have seen, #499s don't ever have these dots, while all #500s do. Can anyone confirm this, or if it has already been confirmed, can you give a link to that source? Thanks!
Happy collecting,
Ian
Notice the top line of the toga rope is incomplete. On most #500's, this line is thick and complete. Obviously that's not the case with this one!
And now the second:
This one shows the thick, complete line.
And finally my question:
I've noticed a pattern with all #500s, which I haven't seen any book or description mention: there are many dots on the top of Washington's head, much like the Offset type VII (Scott #528B & #534B). From what I have seen, #499s don't ever have these dots, while all #500s do. Can anyone confirm this, or if it has already been confirmed, can you give a link to that source? Thanks!
Happy collecting,
Ian
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