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Counterfeit bank note
Image Not Available for Counterfeit bank note

Counterfeit bank note

Artist
Date1853-58
MediumEngraving
ClassificationsExchange Media
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1938.63.26
DescriptionA signed five dollar bank note from the Commercial Bank in the state of Massachusetts. The note was printed in black and red. It was signed by E.H. Payson, Cash. and Wm. Sutton, Pres. Across the center in brown is COUNTERFEIT. No. 383
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Collections
Danforth, Wright & Co., New York and Phila.; AB Co (American Bank Note
1853-58
Danforth, Wright & Co., New York and Phila.; AB Co (American Bank Note
early 19th century
American Bank Note Co. National Bank Note Co.
1862
Danforth & Huffy, New York & Philada
1847-1867
New England Bank Note Co., Boston; Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, N.Y.
1858