New York Currency
February 16, 1771 Ten Pounds Colony of New York Newman Listed / Contemporary Counterfeit PCGS VF-35
Colony of New York, February 16, 1771, Ten Pounds, Contemporary Counterfeit, Newman Listed Type, PCGS graded Very Fine-35.
Fr. NY-167CFT. This Contemporary Counterfeit denomination and type is specifically listed on page 472 of the (2008) 5th Edition Newman reference, "THE EARLY PAPER MONEY OF AMERICA". An above average example of quality and eye appeal for this issue, even if compared to a more common "genuine" note. A very rare circulating Colonial Contemporary Counterfeit note on New York. The blank reverse side is clean, the PCGS holder states apparent splits, tears, repairs, masked stains, design redrawn (near very center). This rare Counterfeit is Signed (falsely) by Walter Franklin and Samuel Verplank.
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