Peru 1870 5c Trencito Stamp
Peru · 1870 · 5c
The stamp features a small steam locomotive and tender, with 'PERU' inscribed at the top and '5 CENTAVOS' at the bottom.
Issued in 1870, this stamp is part of Peru's early definitive series and is particularly notable for being extensively forged, making the identification of genuine examples a challenge for collectors.
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Typography
Image: Peruvian Post Office (left) and Plácido Ramón de Torres (centre and right) · 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.
