10 CUARTOS FIRST ISSUE OF 1854

PLATE I - BLACK

Mentioned by Juan Mencarini in his 1896 catalogue published in Manila.

Its use never authorized because the very small "0" in "10" (Cuartos).

Without authorization several copies were put on sale.

Plate I - 10 Cuartos Black 

With very small  "0" in "10" Cuartos

a
NOT ISSUED

The illustrated block of six came from a larger block that was cut up.

Only a few pairs exist. Only one known copy is used.