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Forged or Genuine

Chile Scott 16

One of these stamps is a genuine stamp and the other(s) is a forgery. Can you tell the difference?
If you are having trouble, see the "hints" and answer below.

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Genuine - In the genuine the background behind the head is composed of regular, thin engine-turned, curved lines forming a symmetrical design. Forgery - In the forgery the white lines in the background around the head are thick, straight, and rather irregularly shaped. Thick, dark shading completely outline the head and is especially visible in the face.

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A is the genuine stamp

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