BOILER78 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Boiler, why do I always get depressed when you post your newps after I post mine? Absolutely stunning additions, one of your newps could easily equal or exceed my entire collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123cents Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Great high grade Bison, Boiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmerlr Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I picked up two York-Town Continental Currency notes recently. I know they are rare, but does anybody have any idea (guesses, that is) on how many surviving specimens there are? Both notes have faded Serial Numbers which is a bummer. ...but I suspect one cannot get too chosy when it comes to these notes. CC/04/11/78-$5 Signed by W(illiam) Thorne in red ink and R(obert) Cather. Mr. Ben Franklin explains that the emblem in front shows a hand in a bush bleeding from "being punctured lightly"* by thorns on the bush. The motto is: SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE. Franklin further explained this motto to mean “Bear with me, or let me alone; or thus, Either support or leave.” The bush is believed to mean America, the bleeding hand is Britain. The nature print on the back is of crossed willow leaves. * The Forum's computer would not let me use the actual word that Ben Franklin used. He did NOT say "being punctured lightly." Mr. Franklin used a word that rhymes with little irritating insects called: "ticks." But Franklin's word started with a "pr" instead of a "t." (This word, by the way, Mr. Thou-shall-not-use-profanity-computer-screening-program, is a perfectly acceptable and proper word to use in an English sentence if you are ONLY trying to describe "being punctured lightly.") Fr. CC-72 **************************************** CC/04/11/78-$8 The signature in red is faded and the signature in black is W(illiam) Thorne. The emblem on the front shows a harp with thirteen strings with the motto: MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT (The larger are in harmony with the smaller). The nature print on the back displays three sage leaves. Fr. CC-75 ******************************************* SIDE COMMENT: The seller of the $5 note graded it "EF/AU." It was not certified. The auction house on the $8 note graded it "Choice New." It was not certified. This "letter grading" and "word grading" still drives me crazy. Yes. Crazy. Why? Before collecting currency, I was (and still am) a coin collector. My brain is trained to think "numbers." To me an "EF" is either a 40 or a 45. An "AU" can be a 50, 53, 55, or 58. If I want to know the average grade in my (coin) collection, I just add up the grade points and divide by the total number of coins. On currency I have yet to figure out how to average the grades of my notes- accurately - using EF's, AN's, AU's, CU's, CH CU's, "Choice New's", etc. and not numbers. (...and thank you for listening to my whine.) Enjoy the notes, Ed R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleman Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Since Im new please dont be too upset that Im uploading 3 sets of notes. The first Is my 1934 C* lowest known Mule from page 176 of the Standard guide to US small currency. the second is a 1934 $20 I* Mule DGS thats a 58PPQ. I cant see why but go figure. the last is my baby. Net grade of only 6 but its my biggest prize of them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123cents Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice notes Ed and Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertyloanbond-migration Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 (edited) Just bought these on Ebay! Pretty cool! Osborne Towers $650.00 on Ebay!! Early Holiday gift!! Edited December 9, 2007 by Libertyloanbond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Nice notes everyone, I am not familiar with Canadian notes, what makes those three so valuable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertyloanbond-migration Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 The signatures. They were only on the notes for a little over a year. Thanks for your question. We'll see how they come back from PMG. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Nothing great just a star note I got in change today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I read something about what the star meant and forgot. I know that I look for them in change also but have never seen one yet. Pretty cool harvey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I believe the star notes replace original notes that had defects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I think you may be right Harvey. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Canada BC42B Uncirculated 1954 modified portrait Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 1899 $1 SC Fr.233 Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 1862 Virginia Treasury note..... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Nice looking notes ya'll!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 1786 RI-300 40 shillings. AU50 ...only 10,000 printed (ref. Newman) ...94% destroyed. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Thanks Boss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Fr 1236 Clark red back 1863 Fractional 3rd issue. XF Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 FRBN 1890-J* 1929 $100 Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Pump'em out there Jeff. Nice notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Fr.1528* - LT. $5 1928C Star Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 1923 Fr.40 GEM $1 Legal Tender Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Canada BC21d 1937 $1 Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbucks-migration Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 ok time to buy more... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 More nice one's there Jeff. I like that Canadian note!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Very nice notes Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleman Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 im gonna post my new finds here too i guess. for now on ill just put them here. I did start a post about em. u can move it here or close it ill put my notes here . Heres what i got coming to me. Sorry for double posting I dont think I posted them here. Both these are now Lowest knowns one is a 1934C B* New back the other is another low note by 3 mill a Back plate late finish of 204 . there another mule im thinking about but these two hurt my wallet and is now in intensive care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Great notes Muleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
