Collection of over 40 Civil War banknotes from various locations, most of them counterfeit, ideal for study. TO BE EXAMINED.
(We sincerely thank “La taberna” for the valuable information provided regarding this lot, which indicates the existence of thirty-eight counterfeit banknotes and four of dubious authenticity. We reiterate, however, that the lot is being offered with a free starting price. All banknotes have been photographed for the sole purpose of documenting their existence, disseminating information, and preventing these specimens, or similar copies, from being offered as genuine in the future.)
We are aware of the controversy online regarding the appropriateness of offering these types of lots. Both Iberphil and Ibercoin have included them in their auctions, with varying frequency, over the past twenty years. In all cases, these lots are fully photographed to give collectors the opportunity to study and familiarize themselves with these counterfeit items—whether stamps, coins, or banknotes—which are always offered at a symbolic price and clearly identified as problematic.
It is true, and we do not hide it, that from a technical point of view these lots represent a practical way that, by being categorized as "free and conflicting lots to be examined", significantly reduces the time of detailed analysis that would normally be required, thus freeing the technical team from a considerable workload and the corresponding responsibility.
It's worth adding that, in our role as intermediaries, the seller often requires that all items be included in the auction. In this particular case, the lot comes from an external consignor, although Ibercoin retains a small collection of counterfeit local banknotes.
Finally, we take this opportunity to strongly recommend reading the book "FAKE MUNICIPAL BANKNOTES OF THE CIVIL WAR" by the renowned specialist Amadeo Amorós Tarí, an essential reference in the library of any serious collector.
Once again, we thank the entire La Taberna community for their selfless collaboration in helping us with the technical aspects of classifying the counterfeit or fantasy banknotes in this lot. We ask for your patience; as soon as this lot has been reviewed and the consignor notified, it will be put back on sale, with the problematic banknotes removed. We apologize to anyone who may have been offended by our actions. In keeping with La Taberna's commitment to transparency, we will modify the lot's composition, exercising our right as outlined in point 9 of our terms and conditions of sale. We are strong advocates for all online platforms, which we believe are sources of knowledge and act as safeguards for the sector.
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