1870, Genuine Scott #1

1.) Counting on the left side from under "DEL" to the thick horizon line just over the "U" of UN there are 58 thin even background lines of shading
2.) These lines are drawn right thru the pole the lion is holding
3.) Liberty cap does not reach the circle above it
4.) Upper serifs at the numerals "1" in the corners end with a sort of a knob
5.) There are 3 white dots in each of the 4 numeral "1" of the denomination

Exp: do
Ref: Rev. Earee

Forgery of #1 (described by Rev. Earee)

1.) There are 6 heavy splotchy lines in the upper background
2.) Liberty cap touches the circle above it
3.) Upper serifs of the numerals "1" do not form a knob as the originals
4.) Many other differences

Exp: do
Ref: Rev. Earee
   

Forgery of #1

1.) On thick paper (card-stock)
2.) Counting on the left side starting under "DEL" to the horizon there are only 43 lines in the circle instead of 58 as in the genuine
3.) Only 1 dot in the numerals at both upper and right side lower instead of 3 as in genuine
4.) Lion's thigh is shaded right across without a white patch
5.) The lines of shading stop at each side of the pole and do not cross thru it as in the genuine

Exp: do