1865 10c United States of Colombia Coat of Arms Forgery
United States of Colombia · 1865 · 10c
The stamp features the national coat of arms of the United States of Colombia, with text 'ESTADOS UNIDOS DE COLOMBIA' and 'DIEZ CENTAVOS'. It bears a circular cancellation mark.
Issued during the federal republic period of the United States of Colombia (1863-1886), this item is a known forgery of the 1865 10 centavos issue, highlighting early challenges with counterfeiting in philately.
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Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
