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Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $20.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $20.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY> <TR><TD width="100%"><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#79735c><FONT face=arial color=#ffffff size=3><B>Description</B> </FONT></TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#ffffff><FONT face=arial size=2><B>Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $20.</B></I> The rarest of the Continentals, this note is of a different shape and design than any other of the 101 varieties of Continental notes. It's printed on thin, weak paper that was supplied by Benjamin Franklin, and it bears a multicolor anti-counterfeiting marbling stain at its left edge. This note is missing its right edge, along with small portions of the left-hand corners. What remains is substantially <B>Fine</B></I> or better, and the note is sewn back together in two places with Colonial homespun thread. In spite of its problems, the vignettes on both sides are perfect and attractive, and the note has a broader marbled area than many of the high-grade pieces we've seen. This piece is likely destined for professional restoration, and it will be a four-figure item if the job is well done. (400-up ) </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><BR><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#000000 border=0><TBODY><TR> Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.</TR></TBODY></TABLE>