Maryland March 1, 1770 $6 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. MD-58. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This is a sleeper contemporary counterfeit, and much rarer than the genuine. The plates are fairly well made, but the secret plate mark is not on the face (dot after Assembly). Noted only are some "Minor Stains." An important opportunity for counterfeit specialists. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $540.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18862. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland March 1, 1770 $6 Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. MD-58. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This is a sleeper contemporary counterfeit, and much rarer than the genuine. The plates are fairly well made, but the secret plate mark is not on the face (dot after Assembly). Noted only are some "Minor Stains." An important opportunity for counterfeit specialists. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $540.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18862. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland March 1, 1770 $4 Fr. MD-57. PCGS Choice About New 55 Apparent. A broad and wide note that is well printed. Details are sharp all around, particularly in the indent design. This is a high-grade example, and noted are petty "Mounting Remnants on Back at Right." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $282.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18861. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland March 1, 1770 $4 Fr. MD-57. PCGS Choice About New 55 Apparent. A broad and wide note that is well printed. Details are sharp all around, particularly in the indent design. This is a high-grade example, and noted are petty "Mounting Remnants on Back at Right." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $282.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18861. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland March 1, 1770 $1/6. Fr. MD-50. PCGS Choice About New 55 Apparent. This high-grade fractional note from the 1770 series would have been in high demand for small change in commerce. It is well printed and attractive. The foxing at the upper left edge is noted as "Minor Stain at Top Left." A rare note in this grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $446.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18860. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland March 1, 1770 $1/6. Fr. MD-50. PCGS Choice About New 55 Apparent. This high-grade fractional note from the 1770 series would have been in high demand for small change in commerce. It is well printed and attractive. The foxing at the upper left edge is noted as "Minor Stain at Top Left." A rare note in this grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $446.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18860. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland January 1, 1767 $6 Fr. MD-47. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. All high-grade notes, strictly Very Fine and better, from the series are scarce to very rare. This crisp note is appealing, deeply printed, broad, and has nearly a complete left end indent design. The nature-print back is particularly well detailed. Noted with a "Small Edge Tear at Left" that is difficult to see readily. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18859. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Maryland January 1, 1767 $6 Fr. MD-47. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. All high-grade notes, strictly Very Fine and better, from the series are scarce to very rare. This crisp note is appealing, deeply printed, broad, and has nearly a complete left end indent design. The nature-print back is particularly well detailed. Noted with a "Small Edge Tear at Left" that is difficult to see readily. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18859. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
La Banque (Royale) January 1, 1720 10 Livres SCWPM# A16b. PCGS Very Fine 25. The second series Banque Royale notes are scarce. The Ford notes were dispersed several years ago, and these notes are now only occasionally seen in American sales. This example was printed on watermarked white paper and has an embossed seal. Part of the indent design text at the left is visible. With subtle tone and only some moderate wear, this is a problem-free "John Law" type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1265.48. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18858. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
La Banque (Royale) January 1, 1720 10 Livres SCWPM# A16b. PCGS Very Fine 25. The second series Banque Royale notes are scarce. The Ford notes were dispersed several years ago, and these notes are now only occasionally seen in American sales. This example was printed on watermarked white paper and has an embossed seal. Part of the indent design text at the left is visible. With subtle tone and only some moderate wear, this is a problem-free "John Law" type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1265.48. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18858. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.