Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 11 Shillings Fr. MA-167. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. A full size, attractive "Sword in Hand" note. There is a region of heavy toning at the upper right, but the patriot vignette is strongly defined. Apparent notations are: "Edge Splits; Stained." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1057.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18879. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 11 Shillings Fr. MA-167. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. A full size, attractive "Sword in Hand" note. There is a region of heavy toning at the upper right, but the patriot vignette is strongly defined. Apparent notations are: "Edge Splits; Stained." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1057.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18879. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 8 Shillings Fr. MA-165. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. This shilling denominated "Sword in Hand" note has a full patriot vignette design on the back. The note has some unevenness at the right end and an upper left corner shaved off. Noted with "Edge Splits, Tears, and Minor Damage; Stains." This is a better than average note from the series date. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18878. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 8 Shillings Fr. MA-165. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. This shilling denominated "Sword in Hand" note has a full patriot vignette design on the back. The note has some unevenness at the right end and an upper left corner shaved off. Noted with "Edge Splits, Tears, and Minor Damage; Stains." This is a better than average note from the series date. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18878. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 5 Shillings Fr. MA-162. PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This "Sword in Hand" note faces up well, and the printing clarity is excellent for the technical grade. Details on the patriot vignette are strong, but there are six patches of old red wax mounts. Noted with "Center Split; Repairs; Mounting Remnants on Back" by PCGS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $540.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18877. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 5 Shillings Fr. MA-162. PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This "Sword in Hand" note faces up well, and the printing clarity is excellent for the technical grade. Details on the patriot vignette are strong, but there are six patches of old red wax mounts. Noted with "Center Split; Repairs; Mounting Remnants on Back" by PCGS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $540.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18877. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 2 Shillings 6 Pence Fr. MA-160. PCGS Very Good 8 Apparent. A third low denomination "Sword in Hand" in typical condition for the series. The face is just lightly visible due to soiling, and the back a bit compressed from rejoining. Noted as "Center Split Repaired; Sewn Together." All Revere "Swords" are historic artifacts of the Revolutionary spirit. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $376.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18876. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 2 Shillings Fr. MA-159 PCGS Good 4 Apparent. Another low denomination "Sword in Hand" rarity, but in this case lacking in the condition department. The note is backed on paper and the patriot vignette is not visible. Noted with "Splits and Damage; Backed; Hinge Repair; Mounting Remnants." Despite its flaws, a rare type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $305.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18875. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 2 Shillings Fr. MA-159 PCGS Good 4 Apparent. Another low denomination "Sword in Hand" rarity, but in this case lacking in the condition department. The note is backed on paper and the patriot vignette is not visible. Noted with "Splits and Damage; Backed; Hinge Repair; Mounting Remnants." Despite its flaws, a rare type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $305.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18875. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts Bay August 18, 1775 1 Shilling Fr. MA-158. PCGS Good 6 Apparent. This is the first of the Revere "Sword in Hand" notes and the lowest denomination from the series. It is a paper Pine Tree Shilling (as opposed to the coinage) and the only Sword which uses this vignette. The low grade is due to its heavy use in commerce. Noted are "Split Sewn Together; Hinge Repairs on Back." This is a rare type, despite the grade, and an important vignette type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $329.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18874. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.