The Knob Hill Collection #661

1916, 2¢ carmine, type II, coil (Scott 491), o.g., previously hinged (pencil mark on gum), sensational coil single, featuring outstanding centering, bold rich color, and nicely balanced margins, ridiculously undervalued example of this often misidentified stamp; minor natural paper inclusion spot in Washington's cheek, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-80 (1 of 2 examples achieving this desirable grade, with only 4 others currently grading higher, according to PSE's population report).
SMQ $2,500 in the grade of VF-80.
Scott $2,500.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.