Rhode Island May 22, 1777 $1/36 Fr. RI-264. PCGS Choice About New 55. These are interesting small format notes denominated in fractional dollars and pence-shilling amounts. This is a very Choice, boldly embossed to the back, example of the lowest denomination on the issue, which was equal to two pence. The solitary signature of William Bowen is at the bottom. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19016. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Rhode Island September 5, 1776 $1/16 Fr. RI-241. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This series of note was printed on thick paper by John Carter. The lower denominations are uniface like this lowest $1/16 note. There is a horizontal crease and overall mottling which is noted as "Stains" by PCGS. Rare in this condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $493.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19015. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Rhode Island September 5, 1776 $1/16 Fr. RI-241. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This series of note was printed on thick paper by John Carter. The lower denominations are uniface like this lowest $1/16 note. There is a horizontal crease and overall mottling which is noted as "Stains" by PCGS. Rare in this condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $493.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19015. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Rhode Island March 18, 1750 2 Ounces, 10 dwt. (8 Pounds Old Tenor) Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. RI-65a. PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This is a rare and historical note series. The act authorized 50,000 pounds of New Tenor bills (200,000 pounds Old Tenor) and denominated the notes on the face in "Coin Silver of Sterling Alloy" amounts. This enactment for notes spurred the English Parliament to pass the Currency Act of March 12, 1750/1751 to restrict New England Bill of Credit issues. This is the second highest denomination authorized, but is missing portions around the perimeter and is backed upon a piece of a 1764 newspaper. That backing includes a complete advertisement for a sale of "Virginia Tobacco." A rare type, even as a contemporary counterfeit. Noted with "Splits, Damage, and Sewn to Backing." Perhaps unique, and the only example we have encountered. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $352.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19014. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Rhode Island March 18, 1750 2 Ounces, 10 dwt. (8 Pounds Old Tenor) Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. RI-65a. PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This is a rare and historical note series. The act authorized 50,000 pounds of New Tenor bills (200,000 pounds Old Tenor) and denominated the notes on the face in "Coin Silver of Sterling Alloy" amounts. This enactment for notes spurred the English Parliament to pass the Currency Act of March 12, 1750/1751 to restrict New England Bill of Credit issues. This is the second highest denomination authorized, but is missing portions around the perimeter and is backed upon a piece of a 1764 newspaper. That backing includes a complete advertisement for a sale of "Virginia Tobacco." A rare type, even as a contemporary counterfeit. Noted with "Splits, Damage, and Sewn to Backing." Perhaps unique, and the only example we have encountered. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $352.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19014. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 16, 1785 3 Pence Fr. PA-265. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. A very deeply inked example of this late series of horizontal format notes. Commonwealth Arms are at the left and elaborate border cuts are all around. This is choice condition for any note from this issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19013. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 16, 1785 3 Pence Fr. PA-265. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. A very deeply inked example of this late series of horizontal format notes. Commonwealth Arms are at the left and elaborate border cuts are all around. This is choice condition for any note from this issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19013. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania April 20, 1781 50 Shillings Fr. PA-254. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This higher denomination note from the April 20, 1781 series has some minor faults only. It is evenly printed on both sides. Noted with "Minor Stains; Small Edge Split at Top Center." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $188.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19012. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania April 20, 1781 50 Shillings Fr. PA-254. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This higher denomination note from the April 20, 1781 series has some minor faults only. It is evenly printed on both sides. Noted with "Minor Stains; Small Edge Split at Top Center." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $188.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19012. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania April 20, 1781 20 Shillings Fr. PA-251. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. A sharp grade 20 shillings note from the Dunlap printed large denomination plate. Well balanced overall, it is perfect for a type or denomination set. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $282.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 19011. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
