2009-04-24



here are 2 commemorative items ... top from posta italia, and the bottom from japan post. both feature similar profile portraits of Edoardo Chiossone. note the incorrect kiku design in posta italia ... genuine is 16 petal
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2sen new koban fake

  IMPERIAL too close to oval

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