| Types of the Offset 2¢ Washington: The Left Numeral "2" |
| The Strength of the Line in the Left Numeral "2" |
Type IV
Type V Type VA
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is weak and often broken in Types IV, V and VA.
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is weak and often broken in Types IV, V and VA.
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is weak and often broken in Types IV, V and VA.
Variations in the Left Numeral on the Offset Stamps
Type VI
Type VII
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is strong and thick. This is quite apparent and is the distinguishing feature of Type VI stamps.
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is complete but not nearly as strong as that of the Type VI stamp.
