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• Exceptional two-note 1861 $20 Confederate comparison set consisting of ONE GENUINE T-18 and ONE period CT-18 CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT.
• Both notes are professionally certified by PMG and provide an outstanding opportunity to own the genuine Confederate issue alongside its closely related Civil War-era counterfeit.
• GENUINE T-18 — PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated, Serial Number 46164, Plate A.
• PMG has noted “Tear” on the genuine T-18 holder. The tear is very difficult to detect with the naked eye and is not readily noticeable under normal viewing conditions. It becomes more apparent when specifically looking for it under strong/direct lighting. Close-up photographs have been provided for complete disclosure.
• Despite the noted tear, PMG assigned the genuine note the high numerical grade of 63 Choice Uncirculated.
• No Fricke PF number is being represented for the genuine note. The visible Plate A designation alone is insufficient to establish a specific PF variety.
• CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT — CT-18/107A, Plate FA, professionally certified PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated.
• The CT-18/107A is distinguished by the small italic “Fac-Simile Rebel Note” identification along the lower margin.
• This is a PERIOD CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT — NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION. Contemporary Confederate counterfeits are collected and cataloged as historic Civil War-era material in their own right.
• Accompanied by the Fricke Gold CHOICE sticker, a specialist designation separate from the PMG grade.
• The CT-18/107A Plate FA has a possible association with Philadelphia publisher Samuel C. Upham, one of the best-known producers of Confederate facsimile notes during the Civil War. This is presented as a possible historical association and not as a definitive printer attribution.
• Side by side, these notes provide an excellent opportunity to study the differences between a genuine T-18 and its CT-18/107A contemporary counterfeit.
• Both share the recognizable $20 design with the large sailing vessel at center and sailor vignette at left, making the comparison particularly compelling.
• Outstanding grade combination: Genuine T-18 PMG 63 Choice Uncirculated + CT-18/107A PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated.
• BOTH CERTIFIED NOTES ARE INCLUDED AND SOLD TOGETHER AS ONE SET.
• Dealer/specialist stickers visible on the holders are separate from PMG certification and grading.
• Please review all photographs carefully. Close-up photographs document the PMG-noted tear on the genuine T-18, which is quite difficult to see under normal viewing conditions. Photographs are an integral part of the description.
• Returned graded items may be subject to a 10% restocking fee.
Denomination: $20
Date: September 2, 1861
Type: Confederate States of America Currency
Number of Notes: 2
Set Composition: One Genuine T-18 + One CT-18 Contemporary Counterfeit
Genuine Note: T-18
Genuine Serial Number: 46164
Genuine Plate: A
Genuine Certification: PMG
Genuine Grade: 63 Choice Uncirculated
Genuine PMG Comment: Tear
Contemporary Counterfeit: CT-18
Counterfeit Attribution: CT-18/107A
Counterfeit Plate: FA
Counterfeit Certification: PMG
Counterfeit Grade: 64 Choice Uncirculated
Counterfeit Specialist Designation: Fricke Gold CHOICE
Country: Confederate States of America
