1917 Series $2 Dollar Bill - Question?

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sjkrose Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 5:42 pm I was going through some material and found this 1917 $2 dollar bill and just noticed that the seal appears to be much lighter then the well circulated example. The paper feels good but does anybody have any thoughts about authenticity? Rick Report this Post to the Staff

Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 5:52 pm Almost looks like a photo copy but I'm no expert on older large bills. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 6:06 pm Could be several things, including sun fading and low ink. It is unusual, but difficult to say without handling the note. Would you show us the reverse, please. Report this Post to the Staff
sjkrose Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 6:18 pm BTW, the fibers stand out! Here's the reverse! Rick Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 7:13 pm The Speelman/White note appears to be washed and probably also pressed. I have experimented by washing common notes to see the effects, and overall the inks fade and the field becomes brighter, much like the upper deuce. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 7:18 pm Agree - probably washed, maybe even with a tad of bleach, then pressed. Edited by Coinfrog 07/16/2017 9:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12820 Posts	Posted 07/16/2017 11:32 pm Even for a novice collector, that upper note is completely devoid of any patina. Edited by CelticKnot 07/16/2017 11:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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