| Description |
Continental Currency. February 26, 1777 $30 Newman 1.2 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-62CF. PCGS Fine 15. This example circulated heavily or was "dirtied" significantly to pass in the period. No. 28428. Printed on thin paper. The only difference from N.1.1 is the penned dot over the i in Printed on the back. Diagnostics: Newman 1.2: Engraved. On the face: In the text, the base of the B in Baltimore is low. In the date, the base of the 6 in 26 is level with, instead of higher than, the 2. In SI of the motto the tail of the S is flat and extended. The S in FACIES tilts too far to the right. On the back: The upper right loop of the P in Printed is missing so as to resemble a large lowercase g. The dot over i in Printed is hand-accomplished in ink. The baseline of Hall is much lower than the baseline of by. No flaws, just much soiling and wear. Note: N.2.1 is known only from two separate descriptions in the 1870s and is unconfirmed. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20058, realized $336. |
