A set of more than 40 Civil War banknotes from different locations, most of them counterfeit, ideal for study. READY TO EXAMINE.
(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 remind you, in any case, that the lot is offered at a free starting price. All banknotes have been photographed for the sole purpose of documenting their existence, disseminating information and preventing these examples, or similar copies, from being offered in the future as originals.
We are aware of the controversy online regarding the appropriateness or otherwise 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, with the aim of providing collectors with the opportunity to study and familiarize themselves with these counterfeit specimens, whether stamps, coins, or banknotes, which are always offered at a nominal price and clearly identified as problematic.
It is true, and we make no secret of this, that from a technical perspective, these batches represent a practical approach that, by being categorized as "free and conflicting batches to be examined," significantly reduces the detailed analysis time 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 work as intermediaries, the seller often demands that all the coins be included in the auction. In this specific case, the lot came from an external seller, although Ibercoin retains a small collection of counterfeit local banknotes.
Finally, we take this opportunity to strongly recommend reading the work FALSE 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 appreciate the altruistic collaboration of the entire La Taberna community, who offered us their help in the technical aspect of classifying the counterfeit or fantasy banknotes in this batch. We ask for a little patience, as soon as this batch has been reviewed and the transferor notified, it will be put back on sale, removing the conflicting banknotes. We apologize to anyone who may have been offended by our actions. In accordance with La Taberna's sensitivity, we will proceed to modify the composition of the batch and in accordance with our right set forth in point 9 of our conditions of sale. We are staunch defenders of all online platforms, which we understand are a source of knowledge and act as safeguards for the sector.
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