1861 1/2 Schilling
Genuine vs. Forgeries
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No point in the upper part of the right “N” – stroke in “EIN”
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In the lower left corner, the back of the “1” is in-line with the back of the “2”
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Clean, clear crossbar in all letters ‘A’ and ‘H’
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Wavy lines in the head and neck
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Horizontal line in the middle of the ring
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Upper part of the shield has three long and one short line
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Minimal space between ‘D’ & ‘O’
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Narrow space between ‘R’ & ‘K’
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Clear, distinct loops of the ring-shaped coat of arms frame
1861. Genuine Michel #1a
Genuine characteristics are the same for both # 1a & 1b.
1872 Moens reprint
Point in the upper part of the right “N” – stroke in “EIN”. Blurry, partially mutilated crossbar in the letters “A” and “H”.
1887 Moens reprint
Point in the upper part of the right “N” – stroke in “EIN”. Brighter eagle head. Less clear members of the ring chain. Torn wavy lines. Very dirty letters.
Proof
Genuine Essay
Paper color: lilac
Genuine Essay
Genuine Essay
Genuine Essay
Genuine Essay
Forgery
Forgery
Forgery
Illustration by Plácido Ramón de Torres: Album ilustrado de sellos de correo, Barcelona 1879. Torres sold illustrations to various dealers/forgers from 1864 onwards, as well as made forgeries himself.
Bogus “VIER” stamp
Sperati forgery of the black essay
Photo-lithographic reproduction made from an original stamp from Transfer Block 16, Field 5 (Krotzsch). Paper color: light lilac-grey.
Genuine sheet
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