$1 - 1977A - Thumbprint on Washington's Face - PMG Certified

FWIW: I think this happened after it left the BEP. It can't be an end note on a cut stack with that serial number, and there aren't a lot of opportunities to handle an individual sheet during the process prior to cutting. Not saying it's impossible, but IMO, not very likely.

If you checked out some of the BEP videos on youtube, you may be able to find some parts of the process where someone is handling sheets/notes without gloves (I'm too lazy today). Maybe that would help build a case.

 

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@James Shields
Sharing some of my old threads..

 

@Jersey magic man
I don't think you've seen this old thread of mine.
Just wanted to share

 

Thanks for sharing this old thread. I had not seen it before. I think I am in the camp of after it left the BEP. But still a keeper. From time to time on a whim I emboss the letter A (about 1/2 “ high) into $1 notes just to see if they ever get back to me. None ever has to date.

 

I too had not seen this post when it was originally posted, so an interesting read. Thanks @paddyman98
Having been in law enforcement, I can tell you that print was placed there with careful thought as to getting a good print. If it was just some BEP employee, it wouldn't be so neat. And as for "Black ink," did you know there are over a 150 different shades. The Secret Service has examples of every different type and shade available world wide.

As for the grader not telling; How do you know? It isn't listed on the sleeve one way or the other. It should have been labeled "damaged."
Just a fun conversational piece and you paid less than it cost to have it graded, so good on you. LOL

 

You think being a major grading company
that they could offer some more clarity
Then a maybe or maybe not…LOL