Here is a handy guide on how to read the year stamps on Hermès items:
No Shape | Circle | Square |
| 1945 A | 1971 A | 1997 A |
| 1946 B | 1972 B | 1998 B |
| 1947 C | 1973 C | 1999 C |
| 1948 D | 1974 D | 2000 D |
| 1949 E | 1975 E | 2001 E |
| 1950 F | 1976 F | 2002 F |
| 1951 G | 1977 G | 2003 G |
| 1952 H | 1978 H | 2004 H |
| 1953 I | 1979 I | 2005 I |
| 1954 J | 1980 J | 2006 J |
| 1955 K | 1981 K | 2007 K |
| 1956 L | 1982 L | 2008 L |
| 1957 M | 1983 M | 2009 M |
| 1958 N | 1984 N | 2010 N |
| 1959 O | 1985 O | 2011 O |
| 1960 P | 1986 P | 2012 P |
| 1961 Q | 1987 Q | 2013 Q |
| 1962 R | 1988 R | 2014 R |
| 1963 S | 1989 S | 2015 T (no square) |
| 1964 T | 1990 T | 2016 X (no square) |
| 1965 U | 1991 U | |
| 1966 V | 1992 V | |
| 1967 W | 1993 W | |
| 1968 X | 1994 X | |
| 1969 Y | 1995 Y | |
| 1970 Z | 1996 Z |
The stamp will also feature the artisan’s ID and an indicator of exotic skins (if applicable) – “square” for alligator, “..” for Niloticus crocodile, “˄” for Porosus crocodile, and “-“ for lizard.
wow amazing info!
More to come! There’s so much info I didn’t want to overwhelm… xx Tina
what does a star next to the blind stamp mean??? it is NOT a shooting star
Hi! It means that whoever purchased or ordered it works for Hermes.
my kelly does not have a blind stamp but a small letter f symbol in in the zipper pull. anyone have the same bag?
best post ever on this blog!
Thank you ❤️ xx Tina
Love the green and orange bag! Great choices girl.
XO, Jessi
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??? Thank you xx Tina
Amazing info… Today I’m better educated on this wonderful piece of art work.
Glad you enjoyed! xx Tina
I’ve been a long time follower on your Instagram and most recently discovered your site. This is a brilliant post for all Hermes lovers, thank you! You’re truly an expert.
Aww, thank you! Hope you enjoyed the article. xx Tina
Priceless information. I’ve recently discovered your Instagram account and now I follow your blog too on Bloglovin’. This post is one of the best blog posts ever. We can finally decipher more about this coveted item. Thank you, Tina!
You’re most welcome! I’m so thrilled everyone has taken time to not only read it but appreciate all the info. xx Tina
Love these facts – very interesting! Neat how there is a “secret code” to represent which year each bag is from.
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Tina, I’ve been fanSnob for many years and always appreciate the care and attention you give to your topics. You drill down, analyze, organize and synthesize the material presenting it in a format useful to your readers … and you make it look so easy! It’s not … your expertise and elegance in delivery are much appreciated.
Amazing info! Tell us more ?
I love this info, but I just recently came across a Kelly bag, and would like to know if it is authentic. Do any of the Kelly bags have material lining on the
inside with Hermes Paris on it ? I can’t seem to find any stamps on it, and it has gold coverings on back and front of the straps that closes the bag, from
other pictures I’ve seen the gold coverings are only on the front and the back of it is where the stamp should be, can you help me with this.
Thank you !
lol. alligator is more expensive than porosus? get educated!
I have a Hermes Evelyne III Clemence Handbag and it has 75A under the tab. All the characteristics, labels etc. signify that it is an authentic bag, but I don’t see this type of serial number listed, then again this bag is more current.,