Colonial MA. May 25, 1775 REVERE CFT., PCGS VF-20

Massachusetts Currency
Paul Revere Engraved Design May 25, 1775 Copper-Plate MASS. Long Note Contemporary Counterfeit PCGS VF-20
Colony of Massachusetts Bay, May 25, 1775, Eighteen Shillings, Indent Long Note, Copper Plate Engraved After Paul Revere, Jr., Unique Contemporary Counterfeit Type, Due Date of May 25, 1776, Not Listed in Newman, No Cancel, PCGS graded Very Fine-20.
Fr. MA-147CFT. A Unique early 1775 Revolutionary War note issued May 1775, just one month after the April 19, 1775 battle of Lexington and Concord beginning the American Revolution. Believed to be a Unique Contemporary Counterfeit printed from an Engraved Copper-Plate after Paul Revere's design. There is no listed "Counterfeit" example identified in the (2008) current 5th Edition of Eric Newman's major reference, THE EARLY PAPER MONEY OF AMERICA. This example appears to have lacked some of the overall sharpness of the genuine Paul Revere made note, possibly to make it appear somewhat circulated to pass in commerce more easily. Overall, the quality of this current note is certainly deceptive and to most would easily pass in circulation. The blank reverse side has some old fiber paper tape as reinforcement. Its PCGS VF-20 holder states apparent splits, damage, and repairs; minor stains, which appears accurate. This note has a clear rich brown false signature of "Henry Gardner" as Receiver General (Treasurer). An important study note that is apparently Unique and the Finest PCGS Certified. Provenance Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection.
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Political Currency, Colonial Currency, Historic Paper Money, Early Paper Money of America, Massachusetts Currency, Revolutionary War Paper Money, Colonial America, Printing Paper Money, Paul Revere Engraving, The Engravings of Paul Revere, Counterfeit Currency, Counterfeiting