That 1850 half penny with the square hole was probably nailed to a door post for good luck. Back in the 1800s most of the nails were square.
Misaligned obverse die. No added value in my opinion.
Judging by the picture, the "smear" color does not match the seal color. That is a stain of some sort. It did not leave the BEP that way.
Very interesting piece of history. Thanks for posting.
So, if you have a Legacy rated note it was graded by the same experts who graded the PCGS Currency items? And that means you can trust the grade?
Except for error FRNs where the error is questionable, I don't have a use for TPGs. The majority of my coins and notes are purchased raw....
In my opinion it is just from a worn die. But I'm no expert.
I think that is one beautiful hunk of silver!
Thanks for sharing your collection. I guess I will have to collect vicariously through your collection because I have neither the time nor the...
Who the heck is against getting rid of the cent. What Gov't in their right mind would spend 3.5 cents to produce one cent.
My general philosophy is that you should use the smallest binder you can. By that I mean break your collection into the smallest groups you are...
Well, it isn't until tomorrow but close enough for me. Thanks!
Strange how the finds usually come in batches.
I don't think it was circulated. I think the fold is from someone who found the note folded it in half and probably put it in their wallet for...
Here is a different foldover that happened during the third printing and the cutting process. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Put it on eBay...what else!
Rode fast and out away wet!
I was just wondering how you all felt regarding the value of the postmarked $2 bill. Do you think that it reduces the value (damaged) or increases...
I don't have a 10 spot, but I have this well circulated $1 silver certificate gutter fold. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Looks more like some material (metal shavings?) has imbedded itself in the incuse letters of the die. Once there, hundreds or thousands, or tens...
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