Inverted Jenny

U.S. #4806a - A 2013 Inverted Jenny printed with the original dies.
 May 14, 1918

Discovery of the Inverted Jenny 

On May 14, 1918, stamp collector William Robey discovered the now sought-after Inverted Jenny, #C3a.

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