| Description |
Continental Currency. September 26, 1778 $60 Genuine Noted Penned "Counterfeit" Fr. CC-86. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is an unusual "Counterfeit" because it is falsely condemned and fully genuine. The deceptive counterfeits (Newman 1.1 and Newman 2.1) of this type may have caused the confusion. Pen-canceled as "Counterfit [sic] In No. 3 of 10" on the face. No.70049. Printed on thick paper. Noted with "Small Edge Splits." A very intriguing Continental note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20423, realized $264. |
