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United States / Bangor, ME July 4, 1837 PCGS Very Good 10 DETAILS 1 Dollar (Circulating Bank Draft)
A fraudulent check issue on the New York Foreign and Domestic Exchange Co. that was meant to resemble genuine notes of the Eastern Bank in Bangor, ME. As evident by the heavy circulation of this note, these fraudulent notes circulated extensively. Fascinating piece of early American banking history. PCGS mentions "Tape Repairs".
A fraudulent check issue on the New York Foreign and Domestic Exchange Co. that was meant to resemble genuine notes of the Eastern Bank in Bangor, ME. As evident by the heavy circulation of this note, these fraudulent notes circulated extensively. Fascinating piece of early American banking history. PCGS mentions "Tape Repairs".