Which Grill May This Be On A Scott 136?

thank you Rhett for the information.Honestly, it did not have the difference noted in this specialized cat. that I have. I need to get an upgraded one. nice to know there is a different value between "H" and "I" in the 2015.

Blazenstar,

Measuring the grill with a ruler is not the best way to get the dimensions. Do it by counting the number of rows and columns of grill points. Based on what I can see in your image the grill appears to have 13 rows and 11 columns of points. However, the residual gum interferes in this image so I cannot be sure of that point count. If you can verify the count I gave, then your stamp has an I-grill. To identify it all the way, it would be necessary to see the shape of the grill points, which would require a much larger image and off axis lighting.

I think I am seeing some cross patterns on some of the points, which is not quite what I would expect for one with points as well defined as these. Not sure what to make of that since I can't get a better look. The convention mentioned by Scott is that if the grill cannot be "read" in its entirety with clarity, then it is to be assumed to be an H-grill until proved otherwise.

As for value; if we assume it is an I-grill, then being off in two directions and touching on the left will significantly reduce its value. If someone offers you $10 for it, do not hesitate to take it. My bet is that you will get no such offers. As an H-grill it is too common to have much sale value at all.

Thank you Essayk..The gentleman sold it to me was expressing was worth over 100, ( maybe in his head..hahahaha) but I am not that foolish. First clue the margins are off as well. I would never pay that amount for this stamp, not happening. I just was curious about information for future references pertaining to the H and I grills. He gave me a lot of stamps and this was one of them. Thank you all again.smiles

Hello. This stamp is not in my possession - but just trying to learn as always - I do not assume it is a 136a - which I believe means an I grill vs. H grill. thoughts on the Scott number for this stamp? Is it really a 136a? my 2010 specialized US catalogue does not show a 136a (only a 136) from what I can tell. Also is the intro of the catalogue only where the grill description is done in detail (aside from stampsmarter of course :) - I can't seem to find the I Grill description on my catalogue but could be user error :)

As always, your feedback is appreciated. I enjoy interacting on the site.



What I read from SM: "I" Grill - Used only on some 1870 Banknote values, is smaller than the "H" grill, usually 10 vertical rows only; going to try to count.

I am counting 11 x 16 points which equals an H Grill.

hmmm - I must be doing something wrong (or dang it might be time for me to get glasses :(), I see 9 across maybe 10...I do see around 16ish down. well you guys are the experts. Thanks Rogdcam!

mrita75

A helpful tool for counting points is the Paint feature in your image editing software. I tried to use your image to demonstrate what you can do instead of going blind trying to count vertical and horizontal rows. Your grill image wasn't clear enough for me to complete the count via this method but you can see what can be done with the tool for future grills.

Ahhhhh great idea! Thanks :) I only have 2 stamps with a grill (113 and 114), but if I ever obtain more, this is a good method to check the "points" and figure out the type. Gracias.