Crete Scott 38

One of these stamps is a genuine stamp and the other(s) is a forgery. Can you tell the difference?
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Genuine stamp: The leaf to the right of the “N” is narrow and has ribs. Foot of trident is conical. Forged stamp: Leaf to the right of the “N” is wider with no ribs. Foot of trident is mostly straight.

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B is the genuine stamp

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