Note was cleaned with an organic solvent which reacted with the pigments in the seal ink. The color change was an unwanted consequence.
Jim Hodgson
Collector of US Small Size currency, Atlanta FRNs, and Georgia nationals since 1977. Researcher of small size US type - seeking serial number data for all FRN star notes, Series 1928 to 1934-D. Life member SPMC.
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Collector of US Small Size currency, Atlanta FRNs, and Georgia nationals since 1977. Researcher of small size US type - seeking serial number data for all FRN star notes, Series 1928 to 1934-D. Life member SPMC.
Was this once a high grade circulated note?
The top corners aren't as sharp as I'd expect.
Was this once a high grade circulated note?
I don't know, but it sure in the heck does not qualify for a GEM65 grade.