Continental Currency May 10. 1775 $4 Fr. CC-4. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. This is essentially as made, with only the faintest handling evident with scrutiny. The excellent printing and wide face margins, combined with perfectly penned signatures of John Mease and Jos. Sims, Jr., have all the attributes of a Choice Uncirculated note. The back nature print is beautifully detailed. This May 10, 1775 lower denomination is much scarcer in high grade than many collectors recognize. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19051. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Continental Currency May 10. 1775 $4 Fr. CC-4. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. This is essentially as made, with only the faintest handling evident with scrutiny. The excellent printing and wide face margins, combined with perfectly penned signatures of John Mease and Jos. Sims, Jr., have all the attributes of a Choice Uncirculated note. The back nature print is beautifully detailed. This May 10, 1775 lower denomination is much scarcer in high grade than many collectors recognize. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19051. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Virginia May 7, 1781 $1200 Fr. VA-223. PCGS About New 50 Apparent. The final Virginia series was printed on thick laid paper by John Dunlap. This unusual $1200 denomination faces up beautifully. The only Apparent notes are: "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back" at the corner tips. Another sharp looking Newman Collection Colonial note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19050. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Virginia May 7, 1781 $1200 Fr. VA-223. PCGS About New 50 Apparent. The final Virginia series was printed on thick laid paper by John Dunlap. This unusual $1200 denomination faces up beautifully. The only Apparent notes are: "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back" at the corner tips. Another sharp looking Newman Collection Colonial note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19050. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $750 Thin Paper Fr. VA-208.1a. PCGS Very Fine 35. A thin paper note and very unusual denomination. The condition merited an extraordinary grade for a note from this issue date. The margins are wide and there are three strong signatures. Very tough to obtain type in this condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $329.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19049. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Virginia October 6, 1780 $200 Printed Back Fr. VA-193. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This printed back note has superior paper quality and very broad margins. The thin, frail paper used is generally frayed, making this a premium example. Noted only with "Minor Edge Splits." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $146.88. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19048. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Virginia October 6, 1780 $200 Printed Back Fr. VA-193. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This printed back note has superior paper quality and very broad margins. The thin, frail paper used is generally frayed, making this a premium example. Noted only with "Minor Edge Splits." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $146.88. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19048. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Virginia March 1, 1781 $750 Thin Paper Fr. VA-208.1a. PCGS Very Fine 35. A thin paper note and very unusual denomination. The condition merited an extraordinary grade for a note from this issue date. The margins are wide and there are three strong signatures. Very tough to obtain type in this condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $329.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19049. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
State of Virginia May 1, 1780 $7 Fr. VA-176. PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ. Excellent paper and printing on this $7 Guaranteed by the United States note. The cutting is slightly wavy, though the note boasts vibrant red back color. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19047. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
State of Virginia May 1, 1780 $1 Fr. VA-171. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. A lightly circulated Guaranteed by the United States $1 note; these are scarcer in high grades. This example displays sharp printing and vibrant back color. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $540.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19046. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
