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

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Error Notes

Lot 2681 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1974-A, 1977, $5.00 Federal Reserve Note, Under-inking of Face. About one-third of the second printing is missing due to under-inking of the plate. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 2682 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2078-B, 1985, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note. Under-inking of First Print (Back) on 3 Consecutive Notes! A very nice little set consisting of 3 notes that progress from about 1/8 of the note to a full under-inking of the back. Very impressive! Total number of notes in lot: 3. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

Lot 2683 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1907-D, 1969-D, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Under-inking of Black Portion of Overprint. The bank seal is almost completely gone while the district numbers have disappeared. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-400.

Lot 2684 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1908-F, 1974, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Under-inking of Green Portion of Overprint. An excellent example of this scarce error. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Spectacular Obstruction of First Print

Lot 2685 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2175-B, 1996, $100.00 Federal Reserve Note, Obstruction of First Print. One of the most impressive obstructions we've ever seen! A huge obstruction of the left side of the note. Excessively rare for the denomination. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,500.

Lot 2686 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1908-K, 1974, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Obstruction of First Print. A wild obstruction from a sheet laying on top of this sheet during the first printing process. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-300.

Lot 2687
Fr. 2029-B, 1990, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Wrong Ink Color. The bank seal and district number that are normally printed in black ink, is printed in a greenish-black color. A very scarce error! Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700-1,500.

Lot 2688 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2029-G, 1990, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Wrong Ink Color. We are lucky to have two $10.00's in this auction. This note is just a tad better than the other. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700-1,500.

Lot 2689 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2077-B, 1990, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Wrong Ink Color. This was the sole $20.00 that our consignor could locate of this rare error. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700-1,500.

Lot 2690 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1914-E, 1988, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, First Print Missing, "Blank Back" with Bookends. Trio of notes with the error note in the middle serial numbered note.
Estimated Value $250-500.

Lot 2691 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1978-B, 1985, $5.00 Federal Reserve Note, First Print Missing, "Blank Back". There are four ways this type of error can accrue, the most common is when two sheets adhere together and pass though the press at the same time. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200-400.

Lot 2692 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2028-B, 1988-A, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, First Print Missing, "Blank Back". This note is almost flawless and worthy of the finest error collection. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-500.

Lot 2693 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2071-B, 1974, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, First Print Missing, "Blank Back". The last of our offerings of these errors. This note has super deep embossing and great colors! Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-500.

Lot 2694 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 19??-B, 19?? $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Under-inking of Second Print (Face) 98% Missing. Very lightly and just at the top on this error. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $400-800.

Lot 2695 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 20??-B, 19?? $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Second Print Missing (Face). Double errors in that the face printing is missing in it's entirety and the overprints are defiantly under-inked. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.

Lot 2696 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2075-B, 1985, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Black Part of Third Print Missing. While you immediately notice that the bank seal is missing, the district numbers that are also printed in black are missing and not as noticeable. Almost Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-300.

Lot 2697 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1600, 1928, $1.00 Silver Certificate, Third Print Missing Error. The finest example of this very rare error on the first series of small size notes to be issued. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-2,000.

Lot 2698 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1914-E? 1988, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Missing Error. We are 99% sure that the seal that should have been printed on this note should be an "E". Very impressive. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-600.

Lot 2699 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1978-B, 1985, $5.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Missing Error. As nice as you can find. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $300-600.

Lot 2700 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2023-C, 1977, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Missing Error. Pretty note and we are so you be pleased with. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-700.

Lot 2701 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2072-G, 1977, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Missing Error. Gorgeous! Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-700.

Lot 2702 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2075-L, 1985, $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print Missing Error. Fresh and original. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $350-700.

Lot 2703 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 2024-B, 1977-A, $10.00 Federal Reserve Note, Third Print on Back Error. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-225.

Lot 2704 Click on photo for enlarged version
Fr. 1913-G, 1985, $1.00 Federal Reserve Note Consecutive Errors. (2) Third print on back errors. When a sheet of notes get turned upside down prior to it receiving its overprint it creates the "Overprint on Back" error. These notes are frequently created when a sheet of notes gets inaccurately replaced after a physical examination for errors. It is not all that remarkable to find a small run of consecutive notes with this type of error as several sheets can often be removed for inspection at the same time. Gem Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-500.

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