Papermoney in the court scene (goof)

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Belethin — 10 years ago(January 16, 2016 06:15 AM)

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?

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ergye — 10 years ago(February 26, 2016 09:56 AM)

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

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Belethin — 10 years ago(March 07, 2016 11:58 AM)

Thank you for your answer my friend. It helped.

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ergye — 10 years ago(March 08, 2016 02:47 AM)

You are welcome. Happy to contribute.

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IMDBozakforyou — 9 years ago(July 16, 2016 10:43 PM)

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

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Belethin — 9 years ago(October 02, 2016 04:21 AM)

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