Some counterfeit halves

heavymetal

My Father in law RIP, was a bank teller during the 1950’s and 60’s. Here are some counterfeit half dollars and bank notes he came across.

The coins, if given close inspection are obviously fake. The notes, not so obvious , at least for me. Being as how paper money was relatively new for many back in the time frame these notes circulated, I bet these fooled many.

1) 1899 S Barber Half.
2) 1918 Walking Liberty half.
3) 1899 $1 Silver Certificate.
4) 1935A $1 Silver Certificate.
5) 1934 $10 Federal Reserve Note.

jayPem

Love those!
I have a few cast contemporary counterfeits from that Era, always looking for a few more.

ricko

For years I considered taking a course in detecting counterfeit bills. Never had the opportunity. It is an interesting topic. Never found a counterfeit bill in circulation.... Well... Not that I know of anyway ... Cheers, RickO

johnny9434

I remember years back seeing a few notes that were stamped counterfeit. No, they were not for sale

Smudge

Nice doubling on the 18.

rte592

@johnny9434 said:
I remember years back seeing a few notes that were stamped counterfeit. No, they were not for sale

That makes me wonder if someone wore down a legitimate silver certificate bill stamped counterfeit and wore it in a little more, would that bill create a frenzy on eBay?
Simply titled counterfeit???

johnny9434

Yes counterfeit. Haven't seen it in 40 years so I don't remember much now