1851-1859. Sitting Lion and Shield
Genuine characteristics
Genuine characteristics
Same for all stamps in the series. Note that some impressions may lack certain characteristics
Forged 2nd watermark
Diluted ink or oily substance that soaks into the paper, giving the impression of a watermark
1851-1857. Sitting Lion and Shield. 1 Quattrino
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1851-1857. Sitting Lion and Shield. 1 Soldo
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1851. Sitting Lion and Shield. 2 Soldi
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1852-1857. Sitting Lion and Shield. 1 Crazia
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1851-1857. Sitting Lion and Shield. 2 Crazie
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1851-1857. Sitting Lion and Shield. 4 Crazie
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1851-1857. Sitting Lion and Shield. 6 Crazie
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1852-1859. Sitting Lion and Shield. 9 Crazie
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1852. Sitting Lion and Shield. 60 Crazie
Genuine vs. Forgeries
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