WOW.... I knew about the cases of notes at the museum, but never knew that it was a civilian and a collector who are responsible for the notes...
Sand blasting or a wire brush would never account for the raised metal contouring the date, hat, between letters, etc.
There's only one way to assist you, and that is to know what we're talking about; and in this case that requires pictures. What was the bank note...
As others have said - if it's SUPER GLOSSY SHINY.... nothing. If its dull, gun metal like.... possibility. If it's very off weight.......
[ATTACH] I too would like to see the obverse, and I'm probably alone on this (and may be wrong, but I've been right many times when no one else...
PS - Whatever the circumstance and reason for its existence may be... that note is pretty damn incredible.
But wouldn't it be easier just to let it run all the way through the process (till the cutting point) rather than halting everything after the...
What really blows my mind and humbles at the same time - is that if it weren't for an incredible serviceman, who choose to do his duty for...
"Flooded field" test notes. Settle down, that's where my knowledge stops. ha I have no idea why these are done in the printing process, but I DO...
Now you need to track down the AAFES pog tokens featuring MPC designs! [ATTACH]
Well Paddyman has me jealous of his collection so far.... I don't own not even ONE of those Training MPCs. And excellent Brazilian note made by...
This.... was the most beautiful example of a 651 $10 I have ever seen. Believe it or not, I sold it. While my ungraded gem is perfect, it...
That is the exact same way I got started too, and still keeps me doing so today. Damn, there are so many that are absolutely incredible...
It's not as uncommon as one would think for this type of error to be floating around for years in circulation. Check out these examples I have,...
But the TPG's are not equal in their grading when it comes to MPC. MPC is a little different when it comes to grading, wouldn't you agree? I think...
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