I'm not sure, but I think the note with a smaller back plate number is a mule from Series 2003. Can someone give me an assist? :)
These twins arrived today - I just love light green seals! The Minneapolis note is PCGS Choice New 63. The raw Chicago note looks like a higher...
New note received yesterday: [IMG]
Sorry, I don't remember where I purchased the note. It was purchased in Apr 2009.
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Here is another Series 1953 C $2 United States Note: [IMG] Plate Position: A Front Plate Number: 15 Back Plate Number: 409
I have a PCGS Gem New 66PPQ with bookend notes. [IMG] [IMG] Serial number I27703373F has the smaller 295 check number.
Considering an XF grade fetches around $185, I'm happy with my purchase. [ATTACH]
As ronterry indicates, it's amazing what you can do with Photoshop.
First, let me say that I really wanted the note and I often pay a premium when I really want a note. Nonetheless, I think I did ok — I paid...
Here's a new note in today's mail. [IMG] Look closely — Especially at the serial numbers. :)
The Sheldon Scale is so old-school. I'm thinking about the new and improved Clay Scale. Here's my 72 Better Than Perfect ESQ (Extra Special...
The back looked familiar - It is similar to the back of a Series 1914 FRN: [IMG]
Yes, some poor soul did. I believe the poor soul wanted to see a CEC Grade 70 note in person.
Dave, you are absolutely correct. I think the subject of "who's grading scale" came up last time we were guessing the grade.
I don't think it would grade a "70" with any other Third Party Grader.
Speaking of the former Yugoslavia, this is one of my favorite notes (how awesome is a Tesla coil discharging on the back!): [IMG]
Here's one: [IMG]
1929 with a metallic foil security thread? Heritage indicates these notes were printed in the 1980's.
The unveiling... :) [IMG]
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