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Counterfeit colonial

Started by Nutmeg Coin, July 3, 2012

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Posted July 3, 2012

I sent in a few Colonial notes for certification. I see one note has been identified as a contemporary counterfeit:

001

40 Shillings

May 10 1775

Connecticut Colonial Note ""Counterfeit""

How common are these and what are the usual diagnostics on this?