WEEK# 538 Have a Great Weekend!

[Guest Dana G]

Q: This man issued fraudulent notes to the citizens of Buffalo, NY in the early 19th century. What was his name and his common nickname?

 

 

Good luck everyone & have a great weekend!

 

 

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[coinsandmedals]

Real name: Emerich Juettner

Also known as: Edward Mueller

[coinsandmedals]

Also known as Mr. 880 by the sercret service in addition to his two other names I posted earlier.

[dadams]

Benjamin Rathbun aka "Municipal Napoleon"

[Collector1-migration]

His name was William Brockway and his common nickname was the “noted old forger”.

[Guest Dana G]

Q: This man issued fraudulent notes to the citizens of Buffalo, NY in the early 19th century. What was his name and his common nickname?

 

 

A: Benjamin Rathbun who was known as the Municipal Napoleon.

 

Fun Fact: "Approximately 10% of the city was on his payroll. He as put on trial and convicted of fraud shortly after the Panic of 1837."

 

Great job everyone and congratulations to our winner dadams.

 

 

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