The Strength of the Line and Variations in the Left Numeral "2" on the Offset Stamps
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is weak and often broken in Types IV, V and VA.
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is weak and often broken in Types IV, V and VA.
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is weak and often broken in Types IV, V and VA.
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is strong and thick. This is quite apparent and is the distinguishing feature of Type VI stamps
The line separating the base and the top of the numeral is complete but not nearly as strong as that of the Type VI stamp.