| Description |
Griggsville, IL - Bank of Pike County $1 Photographic Contemporary Counterfeit August 1, 1860 IL-355 C2a. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. A very rudimentary counterfeit created from a genuine, issued note printed from the well-engraved Danforth, Wright & Co. plates. Using a photographic process, the copies were made in sepia color throughout. The red protector on the original note is not in color on this copy. Notes made from this crude process were not deceptive compared to those printed from a plate; maybe notes like this could have passed in dim lighting if pre-circulated enough by crooks. A "Small Edge Tear at Left" and "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back" are noted by PCGS. Solid all around and an interesting, scarce period-made piece. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20434, realized $156. |
