Multiple versions....
Let's see, counting just the imperf varieties, there are; #5, #5A, #6, #6b, #7, #8, #8A and #9. Counting the perforated (Perf 15.5) varieties, there are;#18, #19, #19b, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #24b and #40 (Perf 12). This is a total of 18 versions of the A5 Ben Franklin 1 Cent issue.
This grouping has perhaps more unique varieties of any other. This has to do with the rush jobs in creating the plates, early plate manufacturing process, the steel used in the plates, the transfer process, cracks, faults, secret marks, smears and other then current issues. Oh, and don't forget politics as I'm sure it had something to do with it as well. The different varieties become too numerous to count. You just gotta love the A5.
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Posted 08/14/2012 4:08 pm
