Image Information
| Type | Currency |
| Title | Lot 89074 |
| Date | June 18, 1776 |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | 5s 4d |
| Description | Massachusetts June 18, 1776 5 Shillings Contemporary Counterfeit Fr MA-204. PCGS Very Fine 20. This is a rare, small format, contemporary counterfeit type note: the payable in 1778 variant. Undervalued and certainly an important study piece. From the face, the note is a bit "dusky," and "Pen-cancelled," as noted by grading. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $129.25. |
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| Image Collection | Eric P. Newman Collection (Internet Sale 3) |