| Description |
Continental Currency. April 11, 1778 Yorktown Issue $7 Newman 1.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-74CF. PCGS About New 53PPQ. A bold note and another intriguing Yorktown counterfeit. No. 5820. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 1.1: Crudely engraved. On the face: In the text, the top of the P in SPANISH is open. The left tail of the s in Resolution starts below the right leg of the R. The second S in CONGRESS tilts to the right. On the back: The nature print is amateurishly engraved. The stem of the lower leaf is too long and too thin. A deeply printed note on both sides. The poor back details stand out, making this an interesting example to study. Lightly handled and choice. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20071, realized $1080. |
