Massachusetts October 16, 1778 1 Shilling 6 Pence Fr. MA-261. PCGS New 62PPQ. A choice example and the far right note from the middle row of the sheet. This PPQ example has full margins on the face. The back registration is a little low, but very well printed as characteristic of all of these serial 5751 cut sheet notes. A piece of the wide sheet margin remains at the right end. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $793.13. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18104. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 12 Pence Fr. MA-260. PCGS New 62. This is the third note from the middle row of the cut sheet. This is a very evenly balanced note on both sides. The face margins are complete and superior to most. Printing quality is excellent, with ink color deeper on the back, and showing a very light printer's smear as made. Though not designated a PPQ note, a liberal bid is recommend based on its tremendous eye appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $881.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18103. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 1 Shilling 6 Pence Fr. MA-261. PCGS New 62PPQ. A choice example and the far right note from the middle row of the sheet. This PPQ example has full margins on the face. The back registration is a little low, but very well printed as characteristic of all of these serial 5751 cut sheet notes. A piece of the wide sheet margin remains at the right end. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $793.13. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18104. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 12 Pence Fr. MA-260. PCGS New 62. This is the third note from the middle row of the cut sheet. This is a very evenly balanced note on both sides. The face margins are complete and superior to most. Printing quality is excellent, with ink color deeper on the back, and showing a very light printer's smear as made. Though not designated a PPQ note, a liberal bid is recommend based on its tremendous eye appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $881.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18103. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 9 Pence Fr. MA-259. PCGS New 62. This is the second note from the middle row of the sheet. It is vertically orientated like those in the bottom row, and is an attractive example. The face cutting is slightly uneven. The back is fully margined, though closer at the bottom. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $734.38. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18102. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 9 Pence Fr. MA-259. PCGS New 62. This is the second note from the middle row of the sheet. It is vertically orientated like those in the bottom row, and is an attractive example. The face cutting is slightly uneven. The back is fully margined, though closer at the bottom. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $734.38. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18102. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 8 Pence Fr. MA-258. PCGS New 62. The eight pence is the left end note from the sheet configuration. The bottom cutting is wavy, but the back is better centered than on the bottom row notes. This example has excellent paper quality, and the assigned grade is a function of the centering only. A very attractive type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18101. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 6 Pence Fr. MA-257. PCGS New 62PPQ. This is the lower right position note from the Newman collection cut sheet of "Codfish" bills. The bottom cutting is wavy and the back centering slightly low, as on the other notes from the bottom row. Partial ornaments from the note above appear on the back. A sharp note with superior paper as designated by PCGS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $881.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18100. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 8 Pence Fr. MA-258. PCGS New 62. The eight pence is the left end note from the sheet configuration. The bottom cutting is wavy, but the back is better centered than on the bottom row notes. This example has excellent paper quality, and the assigned grade is a function of the centering only. A very attractive type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18101. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Massachusetts October 16, 1778 6 Pence Fr. MA-257. PCGS New 62PPQ. This is the lower right position note from the Newman collection cut sheet of "Codfish" bills. The bottom cutting is wavy and the back centering slightly low, as on the other notes from the bottom row. Partial ornaments from the note above appear on the back. A sharp note with superior paper as designated by PCGS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $881.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18100. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
