Identification of the 1861-68 10¢

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TYPE I
(see below)

TYPE II
(see below)

11 x 13mm
14 x 15-17 points

9 x 13mm
11-12 x 15-17 points

11 x 14mm
18 x 13-15 points

Type I versus Type II

Type I (#62B)
The outer oval frame line above “U.S. POSTAGE” is NOT present. The background around the stars is filled in, and the shadows around the stars are less prominent.

Type II (#68 + 10¢ grills)
There is an additional bit of scrollwork above the center the edge of the frame design.