1917 30¢ #516
Benjamin Franklin
30¢ Orange red or dark orange red
164,803,000 - Flat Plate - Perf. 11 - Unwatermarked
Scott #516 - 1917
VALUE
Used: $1-$2
No postmark with gum (MH): $17-$24
Full perfect gum, no postmark, no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH): $20-$70
30¢ - Flat Plate - Perf. 11 x perf 10 (top or bottom)
Scott #516a - 1917
The perf 10 was due to an improperly repaired perforating wheel
Only 5 copies exist
VALUE
Used: $6,000-$16,000
No postmark with gum (MH): No sales recorded
Full perfect gum, no postmark, no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH): $32,500-$40,000