The 1841 Twopence

Plate 3
 Numeral 12 Maltese Cross
1844 Type Cancellation
Example of vertical guide line
in N.E. star
Square "J"

 

 

Examples of Early and Late Printings of Plate 3
RI: Maltese Cross
RI: 1844 Type Cancel
Bottom of RI with Maltese Cross
Bottom of RI with 1844 Type Cancel
Notice the difference in color and also the Basal Shift which appears on both the early and late printings

Characteristics of Plate 3

A A
A A
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Plate 4



 

DB-DC
EK-EL
 TC: Worn Base
Click the image for an enlargement

Characteristics of Plate 4

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