| Watermark and Type Check - The
three cent perf 10 vertically, coil stamp must be checked for watermark and Type. The perf 10 horizontal stamp must be Type I, Scott 489, and
is not watermarked. |
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| Coil Type |
Printing Method |
Watermark |
Type |
Scott Number |
| perf 10 vertically |
Flat Plate |
single-line |
I |
445 (see
caution) |
| perf 10 vertically |
Rotary Press |
single-line |
I |
456 |
| perf 10 horizontally |
Rotary Press |
none |
I |
489 |
| perf 10 vertically |
Rotary Press |
none |
I |
493 |
| perf 10 vertically |
Rotary Press |
none |
II |
494 |
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Caution:
Scott 445 is often faked by cutting off the perforations on a
Sc426. The fakes usually measure smaller than the desired
25mm tall and are therefore not very convincing, but taller
fakes can be a problem. Taller fakes can also be made from
the imperforate Type I stamp Sc483. Although the 483 is
unwatermarked, it may pass detection if the watermark is not
checked. Be aware that fake watermarks do exist on this
stamp. We would
advise buying Scott 445 only from reputable sellers. Better centered copies and line
pairs are particularly suspect; we would recommend buying or selling these
only with certification. In all cases make sure the stamp has a single-line
watermark.
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See also: Identification guide for types of
the 3¢ Washington
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Washington Franklin Identifier - Home Page
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