1859-1867. Coat of Arms. Zwei Schilling
Genuine vs. Forgeries
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3 lines at each end of the scroll
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Left-hand loop contain nine line and a dot
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‘we’ does not touch
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Top-left of ‘postmarks’ scroll is open
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One line at each end of the scroll
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Seven lines and sometimes a dot in the left-hand loop of the scroll
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Six lines and sometimes a dot in the right-hand loop of the scroll
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Top ‘B’ is broken
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Cross does not touch the scroll above
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Right star nearly touches the tower
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Long cross-stroke of ‘G’
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Top of ‘S’ does not touch the ornament
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Bottom of ‘RKE’ is very close together
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Right-hand loop of the scroll contains seven lines and a dot
Genuine Michel # 3. Imperforate
The forgeries lack one or more of the characteristics described above