| Description |
Continental Currency. May 20, 1777 $30 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-70CF. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. A scarce counterfeit and a high-grade note. No. 196325. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 1.1: Engraved On the face: In the text, the dot over the second i in Philadelphia is under the center of the lower curve of the s above it, rather than slightly left. Note that the M in May is engraved so as to mimic the broken typeset M on the genuine bill. In the motto, the tops of the R and the second E in RECTE and the tops of the CS in FACIES touch the outer circle above them. Also, the bases of the letters IES in FACIES touch the inner circle below them. On the back: The top of the second T in THIRTY is flat, while on the genuine bill, the top of this T is slightly concave. A solid note with some minor pinholes in the center. Very pleasant and a major type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20067, realized $432. |
