Counterfeit Virginia $1 bill, October 7, 1776
Dateca. 1776-1777
OriginAmerica
MediumPaper and ink
DimensionsOH: 3 1/2 in.; OW: 2 1/2 in.
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Lasser Numismatics Fund and Partial Gift, John Kraljevich
Object number2017-305
DescriptionUniface counterfeit $1 bill, made in imitation of Virginia's issue of October 7, 1776. Obverse carries the usual text, the forged signature of Blonet Pasteur, the serial number 876, and a depiction of Virtue trampling King George III above two circles. One is inscribed with the denomination and DEATH TO COUNTERFEIT, the other bears the reverse devices of a Spanish-colonial 8 reales of the "portrait" type. The word "Counterfeit" and a large "X" has been penned across the front of the bill.ProvenanceEx. col. Eric P. Newman, Heritage Auctions, 11 January 2017, Lot #90282.
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