Lot 379 Argentina SC#7H 5c Rose Red 1862-1863 Seal Of The Republic Issue, With Narrow "C" In Centavos & No Accent On "U", A FOG Single, Click on Listing to See ALL Pictures, Estimated Value $115 USD

A FOG examples of the 5c rose red from the 1862-1863 Seal Of The Republic Issue, with narrow "C" in Centavos & no accent on "U". A genuine examples that has 11 horizontal shading lines inside the shield. Liberty cap rests on 2nd line and touches the 10th line from bottom. Wreath is very white and nearly impossible to count the leaves. Right side ends in two leaves while left side ends in a single leaf. 2022 Scott Classic Cat. $225. Our estimate of the value based on the condition is $115.

With all issues known to be forged, we have verified the authenticity of the stamps be checking them against Reverend Earee's descriptions in his book "Album Weeds". Although published in 1897, this tome describes in very great detail the characteristics of the genuine stamps, and then all the forgeries that were known up until then. We have checked the stamps against all of his descriptions. Based on our examination, we can confidently state that the stamp(s) offered here are genuine.