Massachusetts June 18, 1776 24 Shillings Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. MA-209. PCGS About New 53 Apparent. A well-known counterfeit type from the Edes "Small Sword" series and in superior condition. Only minimal handling is seen on this well-printed representative. It faces up very well and is noted with just "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." A very scarce type even as a contemporary counterfeit. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $493.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18885. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay December 7, 1775 36 Shillings Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. MA-187. PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. A well-known "Sword in Hand" counterfeit note printed on thin laid paper. The plate used stood out as cruder, and the paper was different in manufacture from the Revere printed genuine notes. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18883. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts June 18, 1776 3 Pence Fr. MA-190. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The lowest denomination from this typeset series of change bills, and rare in this grade. This example is well margined all around. Only "Minor Stains" are noted by PCGS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $258.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18884. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay December 7, 1775 36 Shillings Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. MA-187. PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. A well-known "Sword in Hand" counterfeit note printed on thin laid paper. The plate used stood out as cruder, and the paper was different in manufacture from the Revere printed genuine notes. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18883. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay Dec. 7, 1775 4 Shillings 6 Pence Fr. MA-180. PCGS Very Good 10 Apparent. A well-detailed "Sword in Hand" note with modest soiling for the grade. The sides are slightly frayed. The back patriot vignette is strong. Noted are "Splits, Tears, and Minor Damage; Hinge Repairs." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $822.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18882. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay Dec. 7, 1775 4 Shillings 6 Pence Fr. MA-180. PCGS Very Good 10 Apparent. A well-detailed "Sword in Hand" note with modest soiling for the grade. The sides are slightly frayed. The back patriot vignette is strong. Noted are "Splits, Tears, and Minor Damage; Hinge Repairs." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $822.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18882. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay December 7, 1775 3 Shillings Fr. MA-178. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. This is from the second series of Revere "Sword in Hand" notes. Although split in half across, the note still projects boldly due its strong printing. The patriot vignette is very strongly defined. Noted are: "Center Split Repaired; Minor Stains." Attractive for the technical grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18881. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay December 7, 1775 3 Shillings Fr. MA-178. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. This is from the second series of Revere "Sword in Hand" notes. Although split in half across, the note still projects boldly due its strong printing. The patriot vignette is very strongly defined. Noted are: "Center Split Repaired; Minor Stains." Attractive for the technical grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $940.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18881. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay December 7, 1775 2 Shillings 8 Pence Fr. MA-177. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. This is a second series "Sword in Hand" note. It split in half horizontally, and then was sewn together contemporaneously. Despite being severed and rejoined, well printed and sharply detailed on both sides. The encapsulation notes "Edge Splits and Tears; Center Splits Sewn Together." A rarer low denomination note from the series and interesting as a sewn note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18880. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay December 7, 1775 2 Shillings 8 Pence Fr. MA-177. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. This is a second series "Sword in Hand" note. It split in half horizontally, and then was sewn together contemporaneously. Despite being severed and rejoined, well printed and sharply detailed on both sides. The encapsulation notes "Edge Splits and Tears; Center Splits Sewn Together." A rarer low denomination note from the series and interesting as a sewn note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18880. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.