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Papermoney in the court scene (goof)

posted 9 years ago by Belethin
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At the court scene a member of the jury gives some rolled paper money to another member (as a bribe I guess). In Europe paper money started to used in 19th century so this is a goof right?

[–] ergye 9 years ago

They were not fiat "paper money" but most likely silver or gold certificates. Similar to this old USD note:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US-$5000-GC-1882-Fr-1221a.jpg

[–] Belethin 9 years ago

Thank you for your answer my friend. It helped. :)

[–] ergye 9 years ago

You are welcome. Happy to contribute.

[–] IMDBozakforyou 9 years ago

But you are ok with the mermaids and fountain of youth? It's a different universe

[–] Belethin 8 years ago

Oh enough with this crap. You don't get what historical fantasy is.