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Posted on Dec 5, 2025

3¢ Vermilion

3F1.20

Plate Flaw LL

Two dots are found below the left corner and they show a very interesting wear progression. Early examples show a striking “sun rays ” or “halo” around the right dot. Later printings show the halo has disappeared leaving only the two dots. Plate position 41 is determined from the partial inscription on one example.


Plate Flaw in Zone 1
Plate Position: Plate, position 41