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Hi all, I noticed a strange hash mark on a bill I received lately. It's a horizontal "tick" mark to the left of the serial number. I have never seen it on any other bill, and it is only in one spot on this bill. Any ideas what it is and whether it's collectible? Thanks! Matt *** Edited by Staff - Please review the rules that you agreed to when you registered. *** |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm guessing not, but I'll defer to collectors or these recent notes.  to the CCF! |
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I found 2 notes, 1 PCGS & 1 PMG certified as a error, and they are asking crazy money, I'm talking $1,995.00 for a $1.00 note & $2,500. 00 a $20.00 note..
They are calling this a Mismatched Prefix Error..
I think you just hit the jackpot..
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08/20/2016 9:24 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Wow! Thanks. I'm just totally out of it here.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I did several searches on ebay and was unable to find this type of error. @Broken-Coin will you please find a similar error and post a link ? Personally and respectfully, I do not see this as an error warranting 1/10th of the figure you mentioned.....people will pay what people will pay, I just don't see it. Oh, almost forgot, WELCOME to CCF @Mathew !! Edited by SteveInTampa
08/20/2016 7:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Steve,
A few days ago I found 2 listed in a sellers store, 1 PCGS & 1 PMG certified, asking $1,995 & $2,500 each..
I have screen saved both to post here, but ill health prevented me & I ended up deleting both photos..
Will try & locate them later & post here..
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08/20/2016 9:31 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The note posted is not mismatched serial numbers......are we talking about the same error here ?
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I just found both, 1 is PCGS & the other is PMG Certified.. They are calling them Mismatched Prefix Errors, and the top price is $2,500 for a star note.. I would never call it a error, and since I'm on my Tablet, I saved the listings on ebay & will eMail you both listings and wait for your reply.. And to the poster, to our little world  Edited by Broken-Coin
08/20/2016 9:10 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Steve,
Both listings emailed to you & the poster (after noticing his email address)..
I just corrected the prices above..
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08/20/2016 9:41 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 My guess is that it is a little bit of extra ink on the serial plate ....or on a advancing wheel.... |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Okay, I just searched for Mismatched Prefix Errors and there they were! Wowie! Big money and I have no idea how they came up with that name for it... but there they are all certified and everything.
Must go search my notes now.....
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***Errors are addicting*** SteveIn Tampa, I wanted to post these a few days ago to see if others agreed with what their calling this error.. I have had one or two in the past and never considered it a error & spent the note/s.. Your opinion on this ! Edited by Broken-Coin
08/21/2016 11:32 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for asking Vernon.
Let me preface my opinion by admitting I am by no means a error expert...far from it.
I own quite a few error notes, and many, if not all are what I call "in your face" errors. The errors are readily visible and need no explaining. The 2 notes you emailed me are described by both PMG and PCGS as mismatched serial numbers. The small mark on both notes are in the general vicinity of the serial number, so what else would you call it ? In my opinion, both notes have sky high asking prices. We all know that an asking price and a selling price are two different animals and someone must have lobbied hard to both grading companies to have this designation applied. I viewed the sold listings and was unable to find any examples recently sold.
If a collector wants this at this price than more power to him.....I prefer more obvious errors.
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Rest in Peace
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The small mark on both notes are in the general vicinity of the serial number, so what else would you call it ? A bit of stray ink? I feel certain that I have seen similar things and dismissed it as nothing more than a bit of sloppiness during production. Next one I find.... I will track down that dealer that's asking for thousands and see what he's willing to pay for one.  |
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To me, it is a very minor inking error that would not warrant tying up money in...(especially "C" note level money)! You can spend a few bucks and send it in for TPG authentication and grading and see what they call it. |
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Posted 08/20/2016 5:29 pm
