North Carolina May 17, 1783 20 Shillings Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. NC-206. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. A rare contemporary counterfeit type with the Justice vignette and the motto DO AS YOU WOULD BE DONE BY. A full appearance and wide margins. Noted with "Splits, Tears, and Damage; Repairs" by PCGS. A sleeper rarity in any condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18960. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 17, 1783 20 Shillings Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. NC-206. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. A rare contemporary counterfeit type with the Justice vignette and the motto DO AS YOU WOULD BE DONE BY. A full appearance and wide margins. Noted with "Splits, Tears, and Damage; Repairs" by PCGS. A sleeper rarity in any condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18960. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 17, 1783 6 Pence Fr. NC-201 PCGS About Good 3 Apparent. A very rare series and an extremely rare lowest denomination note. This is the first we have encountered, and the type was not in Boyd. Despite the damage, the rarity elevates this piece to being more than a filler. The bird vignette is very clear, but the note is scrunched together on backing paper. Noted with "Splits, Tears and Damage; Sewn Together; Backed; Pieces Missing." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18959. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 17, 1783 6 Pence Fr. NC-201 PCGS About Good 3 Apparent. A very rare series and an extremely rare lowest denomination note. This is the first we have encountered, and the type was not in Boyd. Despite the damage, the rarity elevates this piece to being more than a filler. The bird vignette is very clear, but the note is scrunched together on backing paper. Noted with "Splits, Tears and Damage; Sewn Together; Backed; Pieces Missing." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $998.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18959. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $50 Fr. NC-192. PCGS Very Fine 35. There was only one $50 Latin motto note from this date, and 8,000 were authorized. Although printed on thin paper, the note has all its integrity with no splitting. The right margin is trimmed in just slightly and is a bit wavy. The back is full. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $293.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18958. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $50 Fr. NC-192. PCGS Very Fine 35. There was only one $50 Latin motto note from this date, and 8,000 were authorized. Although printed on thin paper, the note has all its integrity with no splitting. The right margin is trimmed in just slightly and is a bit wavy. The back is full. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $293.75. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18958. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $25 Quid... Fr. NC-191d. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. This example is from the typeset, thin paper series with Latin mottos. High-grade notes are usually very difficult to find due to the fragile paper used. A sharp note with wide margins at the top and right. The face to back registration is superior. This note exceeds several of the Boyd type notes from the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $399.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18957. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $25 Quid... Fr. NC-191d. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. This example is from the typeset, thin paper series with Latin mottos. High-grade notes are usually very difficult to find due to the fragile paper used. A sharp note with wide margins at the top and right. The face to back registration is superior. This note exceeds several of the Boyd type notes from the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $399.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18957. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $100 A Free Commerce Fr. NC-188. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. The second toughest denomination from this act with only 1,000 authorized. This has a pleasing natural look, and shows just some modest wear. Although noted with "Small Edge Splits and Tears" by PCGS, it has no pesky repairs or restorations. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18956. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina May 15, 1779 $100 A Free Commerce Fr. NC-188. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. The second toughest denomination from this act with only 1,000 authorized. This has a pleasing natural look, and shows just some modest wear. Although noted with "Small Edge Splits and Tears" by PCGS, it has no pesky repairs or restorations. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18956. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.