North Carolina April 2, 1776 $2 1/2 Hand with 13 Arrows Fr. NC-159a. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. There are two different vignette types for the unusual $2 ? denomination. On the present example, the Hand Clasping 13 Arrows is accompanied by the motto VIS UNINATIS (The power of unity). (The other type is the Liberty Cap over Altar.) Wide margined at each side. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18940. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $2 1/2 Hand with 13 Arrows Fr. NC-159a. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. There are two different vignette types for the unusual $2 ? denomination. On the present example, the Hand Clasping 13 Arrows is accompanied by the motto VIS UNINATIS (The power of unity). (The other type is the Liberty Cap over Altar.) Wide margined at each side. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18940. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1 Snake Strangling Bird Fr. NC-157f. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very dynamic April 2, 1776 vignette type. The printing is very deep and vibrant. A sharp note with complete margins. Noted with "Repaired Edge and Internal Splits." A very pleasant example overall is presented here for bidding consideration. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1116.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18939. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1 Snake Strangling Bird Fr. NC-157f. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very dynamic April 2, 1776 vignette type. The printing is very deep and vibrant. A sharp note with complete margins. Noted with "Repaired Edge and Internal Splits." A very pleasant example overall is presented here for bidding consideration. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1116.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18939. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1 Scroll with White Letters Fr. NC-157e. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The second Scroll style with the white letters on a dark black background scroll. This example lacks the old style repairs sometimes seen; the "Small Edge Splits and Tears" referred to are not severe. Wide margined on three sides and closer at the bottom. A pleasing representative for the technical grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $881.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18938. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1 Scroll with Black Letters Fr. NC-157d. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. There are two Scroll varieties: the denomination ONE DOLLAR is in either black or white letters. The note is mostly wide margined, just a bit skewed at the top. Noted with "Edge Splits and Tape Repairs," only visible from the blank back and not affecting the face appearance. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18937. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1 Scroll with White Letters Fr. NC-157e. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The second Scroll style with the white letters on a dark black background scroll. This example lacks the old style repairs sometimes seen; the "Small Edge Splits and Tears" referred to are not severe. Wide margined on three sides and closer at the bottom. A pleasing representative for the technical grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $881.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18938. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1 Scroll with Black Letters Fr. NC-157d. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. There are two Scroll varieties: the denomination ONE DOLLAR is in either black or white letters. The note is mostly wide margined, just a bit skewed at the top. Noted with "Edge Splits and Tape Repairs," only visible from the blank back and not affecting the face appearance. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18937. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/2 Cock Fight Fr. NC-156b. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. Like nearly all the vignettes in the series, this is an interesting image. Does the Cock Fight symbolize the skirmishing Americans and British? Nicely printed, with strong details and generous margins leaning to towards "boardwalk" stature. Noted are "Small Edge Splits and Tears," with a small edge nick touching the right frame line. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $517.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18936. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
North Carolina April 2, 1776 $1/16 Beetle Fr. NC-153a. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. The April 2, 1776 North Carolina vignetted series is justifiably popular and interesting. The lowest denominations, like the six $1/16 types, are among the toughest to find and even more difficult in high grades. This Beetle is sharp from the face. Noted with "Edge Splits and Tears; Repairs on Back," including a top edge back paper strip. The few notes auctioned (such as Boyd's), not that much better than the Newman example, have exceeded $1,000 in the past decade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1527.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18935. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.