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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2550

Denomination/Type: 2c Bank Check, orange, perforated

Because this is a counterfeit/forgery, the catalog value does not apply. However, it may have value as a reference item.

Estimated Retail Value: $ 15.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: December 30, 1866

Cancel or Company Type: Railroad

Company: New York Central Railroad

Trimmed to appear as an R6b. Close examination appears that the stamp was trimmed while still on the document. See this closeup image for a high-resolution image of just the stamp.

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