1919. Statue of Liberty Inscribed ‘FIUME’
Genuine vs. Forgery
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2
1
Background lines mostly uninterrupted
2
No white dot between the lion’s tail and the woman
Genuine Michel #41
Genuine characteristics are the same for both 25, 40 & 45 Cent.
Forgery
White dot between woman & tail. Interrupted background lines top-left.
Exists both on smooth and rough paper.
1919. Statue of Liberty Inscribed ‘POSTA FIUME’
Genuine vs. Forgeries
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2
1
Background lines mostly uninterrupted
2
No white dot between the lion’s tail and the woman
Genuine Michel #71 & #II a
Genuine characteristics
Forgery – perforated
Forgery – unperforated
Characteristics of the forgeries: White dot between woman & tail. Interrupted background lines top-left.
Exists both on smooth and rough paper.
Thanks to Ivan Martinâs, Verband Philatelistischer Prüfer E.V, for images and Analysis of Fiume forgeries.
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