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1.
Left
Ribbon |
2. Right
Ribbon
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3. Toga Rope
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One line at the end of the
left ribbon. This feature is the one that most U.S. collectors
examine first to separate the Type III stamps. If there is one line of
shading it can not be a Type III. Conversely, if it has 2 lines of
shading, it must be a Type III.
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One line of shading in the
last fold of the right ribbon.
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The line at
the top of the toga rope is well defined and sharp. The lines of the
rope are consistent and do not seem to change in width from the toga
rope into the toga itself. This is a defining feature of the
Type Ia and II stamps.
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4. Toga Button
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5. Middle of Right Ribbon
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6. Line Between Cheek &
Sideburn
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The lines
in the toga button are well defined and sharp. This is a defining
feature of the Type II stamp.
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The line to
the immediate right of the fold in the ribbon appears to be composed
of three dashes. This is never
found on the Type I or Ia stamp.
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At least 4,
and often 5 of the horizontal lines to
the immediate left of the sideburn are joined.. This is never
found on the Type I or Ia stamp.
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7. Line Under Ear
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8. Shape of Mouth
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9. Locks of Hair
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The white
line under the ear is not as pronounced as in the Type I stamp. This
is actually a break in the horizontally printed lines below the ear.
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The line of
the mouth is straight across and may even curve upward slightly in
the corner.
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The
bottom two locks of hair extend to or nearly to the vertical
lock of hair just to the right. This is another defining feature of Type II stamps.
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2¢ Type II
Denomination in Numerals
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10. Top Right Laurel Berry
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The top
right laurel berry is an indistinct blob
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