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Auction: 339 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at NY INC, Grand Hyatt
Lot: 1718

Massachusetts. Boston. Boston Bank. $5. September 24, 1814. (MA-115 C64). Two examples of this higher quality contemporary counterfeit. Eagle above arms. "FIVE" in the left end panel. No.654. AU, pinholes, small stain; No.1270. Similar grade, short split. Scarce is Counterfeiters usually tried to make their products resemble well-worn, much circulated examples in order to allay any suspicions.

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