Colombia 1877 10 Centavos Brown (Counterfeit)

Colombia · 1877 · 10 centavos

This stamp features the Colombian coat of arms, depicting a condor above a shield flanked by cornucopias and a Phrygian cap. Inscriptions include 'COLOMBIA', 'CORREOS NACIONALES', and 'DIEZ CENTAVOS'.

This 10 centavos definitive issue from Colombia is a known counterfeit, identified by its bogus 'BOGOTA' cancellation. It highlights the challenges of postal security and the prevalence of forgeries in the 19th century.