| Description |
Continental Currency. September 26, 1778 $40 Newman 3.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-84CF. PCGS Fine 15. Another major type of this $40 counterfeit. No.10292. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 3.1: Engraved. On the face: In the text, the top of the e in Bearer is lower than the adjacent a. The right serif of the v in receive is above the adjacent e. The base of m in milled slopes down to the right. The bitter end of the top serif of the D in Dollars points northwest. In the date 1778, the top of the 1 is higher than the top of 77. In the motto and vignette, the two stars above the first E in CONFEDERATION (stars 8 & 9) are joined together. On the back: On the nature print, the two lowest leaves on the left side of the main branch have been omitted. Noted as "Pen Cancelled," with the three-line cancel confined to the emblem. Problem-free for this grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20082, realized $240. |
