May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
Currency notes from the 13 original colonies, of various measurements. The notes range in denomination from various dollar and shilling amounts and are from the colonies of New Hampshire (1780), New York (1775), Massachusetts (1784), Pennsylvania (1778), Connecticut (1781), Rhode Island (1786), Maryland (obscured), New Jersey (1776), Delaware (unmarked), North Carolina (1760), South Carolina (1776), Virginia (1777), and Georgia (1777). Some notes exhibit authoritative signatures at the conclusion of the ornately designed slip, while others are unsigned. The notes range in date from 1760 through 1786. The New York, Georgia, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Delaware notes are all certified by PMG. The Delaware note was printed by Benjamin Franklin and the Massachusetts note was engraved by Paul Revere. Matted and framed with an image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and a small plaque reading "Currency of the Thirteen Original Colonies" the notes in their frame measure to an overall size of approximately 31 - 1/2" x 31 - 1/2". CONDITION: The notes exhibit wear and blemishes which are typical of old paper. Some are missing corners and exhibit fading and light soiling. The Maryland note is in two pieces. Typical cancellation hole through the center of the New Hampshire note and irregularly trimmed edges which are commonly encountered on colonial currency. The notes are wonderfully presented behind protective UV filtering Plexiglas. Each note has been archivally encapsulated in mylar for protection. The currency is very presentable and ready for display. Overall good. JLD
Item Dimensions: 31 - 1/2" X 31 - 1/2"