Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

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Error Notes

Lot 2657 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1901-B, 1963-A, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Gutter Fold Star Note. Being a Star Note just make it extra special. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-400.

Lot 2658
Fr. 2020-I, 1969-B, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Gutter Fold. Already a scarce note by itself, this cute gutter fold is a real winner with us. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-200.

Lot 2659 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2120-G, 1981, $50.00 Federal Reserve Note, Gutter Fold. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-225.

Rare Hawaii Error

Lot 2660 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2300, 1935-A, $1.00 Silver Certificate, Gutter Fold Hawaii. Any true error from the Hawaii series is indeed rare. This lovely example must have been saved by a serviceman during the war. Almost Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,000-5,000.

Lot 2661 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1913-G*, 1985, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Major Cutting Error Star Note. The ultimate oxymoron! A Star Note has was intended to replace an error note, it self becomes and Error. This is by far one of our favorites of this collection. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

Spectacular Error

Lot 2662 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1907-B, 1969-D, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Major Cutting and Foldover. Unbelievable wild error! A first looks, it looked like a paper airplane to us. Worthy of the finest error collection. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

Increditable "Origami" Star Note

Lot 2663 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1905-C*, 1969-B, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note. We awe in amazement on this error and wonder how in the world did the spectacular error come.

After researching this lot, we find out that as a sheet was being ejected from the overprinting machine, it became folded in an origami fashion and remained sandwiched between other sheets. Next it passed to the cutter and was cut into the current shape. While we have located a few other errors like this, none have been star notes! Unique. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $6,500-12,500.

Lot 2664 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1905-B, 1969-B, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Major Cutting and Foldover. Extraordinary error that will please any collector. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,250-2,500.

Lot 2665 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1908-H, 1974, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Foldover & Cutting Error. One of the most dramatic folding and cutting errors we have ever had. This great error is worthy of a place in the finest of collections. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

Lot 2666 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1909-B, 1977, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Foldover Affecting Prints. Both the second and third prints are affect by this error. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75-150.

Lot 2667 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1909-C, 1977, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Large Butterfly Fold. One of the largest butterfly folds we seen. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75-150.

Lot 2668 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1913-B, 1985, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Butterfly. Super nice butterfly. Almost Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100-200.

Lot 2669 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1914-E, 1988, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Multiple Foldovers Affecting Prints. Multiple foldover affecting the second and third prints. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-500.

Fantastic Obstruction of Third Print on a Star Note!

Lot 2670 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2011-A*, 1950-A, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Obstruction of Treasury Seal and Serial Numbers. Star Note error notes are wild! Even most advanced collectors are missing such a dramatic error such as this! Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-2,000.

Lot 2671 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2011-E*, 1950-A, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Foldover for Third Print. As striking of a foldover as you would ever want to see and the note is a star note too. Expect to see some stiff competition to determine who gets to go home with this trophy note. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

Lot 2672 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2027-L, 1985, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Multiple Foldovers Affecting Several Prints. An extraordinarily outrageous foldover error, as the note has the serial number on the back along with the Federal Reserve Bank Seal. The fold its self has been double folded. A must see note! Almost Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-500.

Lot 2673 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2071-H, 1974, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Foldovers and Cutting Error. A very sharp cut and foldover error. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-275.

Lot 2674 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2072-B, 1977, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Cutting and Butterfly Error. This note should have a butterfly fold, but the fold is no longer there. Perhaps it flew away? Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $50-75.

Lot 2675 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2171-C, 1990, $100.00 Federal Reserve Note, Foldover Missing Half of Third Print. Neat foldover were the only sign of the serial number, letter "A" on the back. No signs of any other letters or numeral, not even the district numbers. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 2676 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2175-B, 1996, $100.00 Federal Reserve Note, Large Ink Smear. Large green ink smear on this "C" note. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-400.

Lot 2677 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1917-A, 1988-A, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Misplaced Security Thread. This note is just one from a run of 7 notes affected by the solvent smear. Gem Uncirculated.

Web Error Notes are rare and highly in demand.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

Lot 2678 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1917-F, 1988-A, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Web Note, Under-inked First Print. Major error on Web notes are few and far between. The under inking of this note has left a very faint, ghost like appearance. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-800.

Rare 16 Note Consecutive Run of Errors

Lot 2679 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2033-B, 1995, $10.00 Federal Reserve Notes, Progressive Inking Study. Nice run of notes from lightly inked plates to 2/3 of the way fully inked. All notes are Gem Uncirculated. Total number of notes in lot: 16.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.

Lot 2680 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1918-B, 1993, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, 60% of First Print Missing. The back is only about 60% inked and lightly at that. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $50-100.

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