A Graded Example Of A Philippines Yii Stamp

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swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 12/09/2014 01:13 am There is an example of a YII stamp from the Philippines - I was wondering what collectors of this variety think about it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1832-Peru-8...141501049059 Report this Post to the Staff

kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 12/09/2014 07:34 am No opinion since it's SO far out of my knowledge base. Report this Post to the Staff
wonghinghi Pillar of the Community Hong Kong 1270 Posts	Posted 12/09/2014 09:45 am The counterstamp is not looked like a usual one but is authenticated by a third party. Don't know which one is true - the stamp or the "third party". Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 12/09/2014 11:33 am Stamp looks rather crude, but that is not unusual for them. It's 5-4-3? The outer arc is blurry. Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 12/09/2014 10:30 pm Back in 1957 there was an article in the Numismatist that condemned all the open topped stamps as being counterfeit. Back then almost any shaped stamp was accepted but a flood of late dates that were impossible caused that re-evaluation. Many stamps condemned at that time were asymmetric with short or vertical arcs. I do not have access to any of my reference books but I wonder if there is a legitimate basis for considering the crude asymmetric open top stamps to genuine? That was the reason for the post in the first place. Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 12/10/2014 08:32 am If anyone have that article somewhere, I'd gladly check it out as well :) Report this Post to the Staff
Pandesalapi Valued Member Philippines 386 Posts	Posted 12/14/2014 07:54 am It is a normal 5-4-3 Isabela counterstamp Bob. From my point of view, no red flags at all. I have missed a lot on your posts, advanced Happy Holidays to you guys Report this Post to the Staff
wonghinghi Pillar of the Community Hong Kong 1270 Posts	Posted 12/14/2014 08:37 am This is my only Philippine YII stamp coin. Is it real? Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 12/14/2014 11:50 pm wonghinghi Your coin has a stamp that I believe looks genuine. It has arcs that close toward the top and a symmetric clean appearance. Report this Post to the Staff
wonghinghi Pillar of the Community Hong Kong 1270 Posts	Posted 12/15/2014 08:04 am Thank you your confirmation, Bob. Henry Report this Post to the Staff
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