Types of the Offset 2¢ Washington
The Dots on the Nose

The Number of Dots Above the Nostril on the Offset Stamps

Type IV

Compare this stamp with Type VA. The third row of dots above the nostril has 6 dots in all of the Types except Type VA. This is actually an easy determination. Take a close look at VA to note the difference.

Type V

Compare this stamp with Type VA. The third row of dots above the nostril has 6 dots in all of the Types except Type VA.

Type VA

This Type is clearly different from all of the other Types of the Offset stamps. The third row of dots above the nostril has only 4 dots.

Type VI

Compare this stamp with Type VA. The third row of dots above the nostril has 6 dots in all of the Types except Type VA.

Type VII

Compare this stamp with Type VA. The third row of dots above the nostril has 6 dots in all of the Types except Type VA.