Types of the Offset 2¢ Washington
The Added Dots at the Top of the Head

The Added Dots at the Top of the Head on the Offset Stamps

All Others

There are very few dots at the top of the head on all Types other than Type VII.

Type VII

Numerous dots have been added to the top of the head in the Type VII stamp. This is a crucial verifying factor in the determination of a Type VII.