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Found these two items in my grandmothers coin collection... The fifty dollar bill is dated 1840 and numbered 1434... The ten dollar bill is dated the 12th of (?) 1839 and numbered 1347. Are they authenic and how would I find out their value? Thanks
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The 10 dollar bill is blank.. The 50 dollar bill has a reddish colored star in the center with the letters TEXAS inbetween the points of the star... on either side of the star is a circle with a design on the top and bottom of it... The paper is very thin
Yes... the 50 looks like that .. What's the number mean No,1434?
Thanks so much for your help... Where can I find out their value?
Thank you for your help...I really appreciate the websites and your knowledge.