Stamporama Discussions: £2 Coat Of Arms Roller Flaw Retouch

Oceania/Australia : £2 Coat Of Arms Roller Flaw Retouch

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Rob1956

My clan Coat-of-Arms Scotland
22 Jul 2023
05:27:28pm

A rare very distinctive retouch in MUH condition and well centred, the majority showing a faint outline of the retouch, is paired with a regular issue and full "By the Authority" imprint.

The retouch to the roller flaw was first noted early in 1953. The roller flaw was a master plate variety and occurred on both electros. Since the roller flaw and retouches can each be found on imprint and no imprint sheets, it is apparent that the retouches were made on one electro only, probably prior to the second printing in December 1951.

The "£2" retouch can clearly be seen on the left stamp at bottom right.

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"Specialised Collector of Australian Pre-Decimal & Decimal Stamps"

1898

22 Jul 2023
05:42:04pm

re: £2 Coat Of Arms Roller Flaw Retouch

@Rob1956

Just a suggestion, I've found it good to add an arrow pointing out the retouch.

1898

Rob1956

My clan Coat-of-Arms Scotland
22 Jul 2023
06:46:45pm

re: £2 Coat Of Arms Roller Flaw Retouch

Hi 1898

I normally do, but in this case it's quite obvious so it was not needed. The retouch is the faded £2 on the bottom right of the left stamp.

"Specialised Collector of Australian Pre-Decimal & Decimal Stamps"

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Rob1956

My clan Coat-of-Arms Scotland
22 Jul 2023
05:27:28pm

"Specialised Collector of Australian Pre-Decimal & Decimal Stamps"

1898
22 Jul 2023
05:42:04pm

re: £2 Coat Of Arms Roller Flaw Retouch

@Rob1956

Just a suggestion, I've found it good to add an arrow pointing out the retouch.

1898

Rob1956

My clan Coat-of-Arms Scotland
22 Jul 2023
06:46:45pm

re: £2 Coat Of Arms Roller Flaw Retouch

Hi 1898

I normally do, but in this case it's quite obvious so it was not needed. The retouch is the faded £2 on the bottom right of the left stamp.

"Specialised Collector of Australian Pre-Decimal & Decimal Stamps"