The central stroke of "T" is prolonged downward. Observe line with regard to letters "W, O, C" and "E."
The left stroke of "W" is prolonged upward. Observe line with regard to letters "S" of "U. S." and "P" of "POST."
The left stroke of "E" is prolonged upward. Observe line with regard to letters "U." and "S."
The student who employs these measurements will find that, taking the various dies belonging to one class, one of the above mentioned five line prolongations is sufficient to clearly differentiate any variety of that group from any other. For instance, Class one includes but two varieties. In Var. 1, a line prolongation of the "T" of "POST" cuts through the "O" of "TWO;" in Var. 2 it passes along the second stroke of "W." In case of doubt that single measurement is decisive.
As an additional safeguard to the collector the characteristic line measurement is mentioned at the end of the description of each variety.
CLASS II.
Bust points to intersection of second and third stroke of "W."
VARIETY 1 (24 × 26-3/4 mm.)
Narrow "U" far from oval line. Buff and Orange.