| Description |
Continental Currency. January 14, 1779 $80 Newman 2.3 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. CC-102CF. PCGS Choice New 63. This very deceptive counterfeit type is in superb condition. No. 9560. Printed on thin paper with the UNITED/STATES watermark. Diagnostics: Newman 2.3: Typeset, very deceptive. This counterfeit may have many variations due to movement or replacement of typeset letters. On the face: To the right of the serial number, the upright of the t in Eighty is in line with the left of the E in THE below. On the genuine bill, the upright of the t is over the center of the E. In the text, the lower right serif of the R in Resolution ends over the center of the f below it, instead of much to its right. In the motto, the crossbar of the A in SECULA does not touch the left upright and slants upward to the right. On the back: The base of the second L in HALL is above the base of the first L. A gorgeous note with perfect framing and centering. Museum quality, and vastly undervalued. The final example in this incredible collection of Continental Currency counterfeit notes. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20091, realized $4560. |
