 State of Connecticut. March 1, 1780. Forty Shillings. No.9164. Signed by Chester and Hamlin. Printed on thinner laid paper. Return to the standard size, designs and imprint as series prior to October 11, 1777. Visible Britannia in Oval watermark at upper right. About Uncirculated, slash cancel in center. Small back hinge repair. Ex T. James Clarke; Forty Shillings. No.6327. Contemporary Counterfeit. ''Signed'' by Hamlin and Williams. Printed on laid paper. Also, with visible watermark as used on the genuine. Design as last. Cruder details on both sides. A Newman counterfeit with listed diagnostic evident with the 'r' in 'Hartford' and upper case 'R' in 'MARCH' in listed positions. Very Fine. Toned. Three sides are partially rim mounted from the back with paper. Rare. A very intriguing pairing of notes for the specialist. 2 pieces.
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