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.