| Description |
Continental Currency. September 26, 1778 $50 Newman 3.1 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-85CF. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. A deceptive counterfeit and distinctive type. No.2392. Printed on thin paper. Diagnostics: Newman 3.1: Typeset. Deceptive. On the face: As on the genuine, to the right of the serial number, the upright of the second f in Fifty points directly to the upper left serif of the B in Bearer, which makes this bill deceptive. In the text, the baseline of Bearer slants to the right. The top serif of the D in Dollars does not touch its upright. The left lower serif of R in Resolution is higher than the right lower serif. Most importantly, in the motto, the left lower serif of the P in PERENNIS is present. On the back: The lower right serif of the second L in SEL-LERS is much closer to the base of the E than on the genuine. Noted with "Small Edge Tears." This has seen some wear, but is well printed. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20085, realized $408. |
