DIE PROOFS
Proofs in color of issue
Unhardened Die without a number and Hardened Die with Die number F 218
Plates 1 and 2 were printed with only upper imprints
Plate 1 with PO 86
Plate 2 with PO 86
Plate 2 with PO 129 also 86 and 110 crossed out
Plates 3-6 had upper and lower imprints
PO numbers were still in use but large multiples are hard to find
This is a good time to point out that it normal throughout the Admiral issue for the earliest and latest plates to be the most common. This perhaps makes sense considering that collectors will rush out and buy a new issue(the early plates). There will also be leftover material when the single value or the entire issue is phased out(the last plates).
Plate 3 with PO 175
Lower plate 5
Plate 6 with PO 982 crossed out
Plates 7 and 8 have upper imprints
Type A Lathework replaces the lower imprint
A partial imprint was added near the center gutter.
Upper Plate 7
Lower Plate 8 showing Lathework and partial imprint
Type A Lathework
Plates 9 and 10 have upper imprints
and a band of Type B Lathework at the bottom
Type B Lathework
Plates 11 and 12 have upper imprints and Type C Lathework
Plate 11
Plate 12
Type C Lathework
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