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Personally not a collector myself, but I have come across a note with the following characteristics. * It's a 1963 One Dollar "Barr Note" - I know nothing spectacular but often one of the first collected. * It is missing both serial numbers * It HAS the seals from the third printing though I was curious on everyone's thoughts on the bill and to what the collect-ability might be as it hits on a few of what collector's look for. I wasn't able to Google anything with a bill missing the serials but having the seals still. Is that rare? I know they are both usually missing together or appear on the reverse of the bill. I'm hoping the Barr factor makes it even better. I'm also curious as to its authenticity given that it is a Barr bill with these anomalies - but I know that can't be answered here per se. Scans:   Edited 7/17/2013 2:07PM for higher res images. Thanks for your time - Shawn Edited by Dominoid
07/17/2013 2:07 pm
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 to CCF. I am sure a pro will chime in soon. John1  |
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My server is blocking your image hosting service.
Sounds like a note I had a few months ago, a very faint s/n pass...it all depends on the bidders, if placed on auction.
Edited by oih82w8
07/17/2013 1:22 pm
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IMHO something about this note doesn't look right, and a higher resolution photo would have helped a bit when zooming in for a closer inspection. Prior to giving a estimated value, this note would have to be examined in hand by a educated currency collector. |
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Something ain't right about this note. background around Washington looks N/G. Scanned and photoshopped?
KK
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Changed the images to 600 dpi unaltered. The originals were scanned at 300dpi and I had then reduced them by 50% in MS Paint to make them fit the forum better - silly me. This as pointed out lead to a note looking not quite right from the "manipulation".
Thanks - Shawn
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Looking at those high res images myself, it looks like the serial might have been erased as there appears to be some "bleed" erasure to some of the other elements most notably on the upper right serial location. Darn.
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Not many Barr notes around thats for sure. Very odd note though. I think its an error myself. Not in the best of shape but would definitely keep it. As to its value I know not...I do know what I would pay for it but thats another story yes. Shawn the best of luck to you what ever you decide. Its still pretty cool.
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Dominoid:
Put the note under a UV light to see if there was any tampering with the serial numbers.
KK
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I just checked the higher resolution photos and still on the cuff on if it a genuine 3rd printing error or if this note had been altered outside the BEP.
This note does have some problems with minor staining and heavy creases and it may be a gamble to submit it to either PCGS or PMG for error certification.
While not a cheap option, if it is a true error note, even in a lower grade of Fine I believe it would bring a strong premium when sold, however, should the graders question it's authenticity, they will not holder the note.
If you have the extra money, and a gambler, I say go for it. Another option would be to attend a coin show with at least 2 Currency dealers that *specialize in Errors for their opinion (*they will have a good inventory of errors in their display cases). If they show no interest in the note you will save yourself certification fees.
The last error note I submitted to PMG was October 23, 2006 at a cost of $93.00 {$75.00 tier price + $18.00 for postage & insurance}. The only reason I paid that price was because it was a high grade 3rd print on reverse web-press note with a error premium (regardless of condition) value of $5,000.00..
Personal note; In my years of error collecting, I have never seen a partial 3rd printing error note lacking only the serial numbers, and both sets no less, yet have the green seal.
Whatever route you chose, I wish you the best on this.
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Hey it's still cool.  |
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