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I found a dollar bill after I got done work and it had a green - next to the serial number. I have been collecting since I was 8 almost 13 years and have never seen this. I have multiple star notes but this is not a star note. Please help me identify what the error is called.
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01/25/2016 12:25 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pretty hard to tell without a picture.
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New Member
United States
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Sorry I'm new It
took me a couple minutes to get the picture posted
Edited by Matthewfarrington
01/25/2016 12:19 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Interesting. I've not seen anything like that before but I am familiar with the countertop on which you took the photo.  Curious to hear what the experts think of this note.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 There is a color shift in that line that doesn't match the ink that the BEP uses. Also, I cannot imagine how it could have happened during printing. If you think otherwise, there is no harm in holding onto it until you can show an expert in person at a coin show. |
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Pillar of the Community
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It is a recognized error. Here is another example which was identified by dealer Lew Dufault  |
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Rest in Peace
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 Excellent, lettow! I never saw one like that before. Has any explanation been given? Both errors have the same color shift and shape. It's a puzzler.... |
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United States
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I agree with you, this is a pretty cool error.
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Valued Member
United States
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Yes you have the real deal. You can find this error in the "US Error Note Encyclopedia" by Stephen M Sullivan 2nd edition page 355. Book value in fine condition is $1000!
I have more than 6 of these. Two are consecutive star notes in CU
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01/25/2016 5:50 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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The error is listed as a mismatch prefix error. I am told that researchers of the BEP have found that this may be associated with ridges on the numbering wheels that overprint the serial numbers. As far as values, the book is a guide. Something this esoteric is hard to value. There is one ebay seller with a few of these with astronomical Buy I Now prices but honestly I have never seen one trade. Hope that helps. |
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put it on an ebay auction without reserve and let loose |
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't say this often, but this is something you want to send to a grading service for authentication.
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Very cool error, I have never seen this one before! Let us know what you 3ndnup doing with it. Would be curious to see what it goes for if you choose to sell
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