Early Paper Money of America / Rhode Island / 1775 May 3

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Last Updated: 2022-05-19

Early Paper Money of America (NNP Edition)|£20,000 Lawful Money in legal tender Bills of Credit due on May 3, 1777 or May 3, 1780 with 2 1/2% interest pursuant to the May 3, 1775 Act. Each denomination was issued having each due date. Printed by John Carter on thin laid paper. Typeset backs printed on denominations of 5s and over. Entire issue replaced with non-interest bearing bills of the Jan. 15, 1776 issue. Signers were Metcalfe Bowler, Joseph Clarke, John Cole, Thomas Greene, and Henry Ward.

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Total de Itens: 10
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1. 1s

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 1 Shilling Fr. RI-177. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. The Revolutionary War spurred numerous series of Rhode Island notes, mostly interest bearing, that were consistent in size format and style with Connecticut notes from the same period. This lesser denomination note is printed uniface on laid paper by John Carter, without imprint. Noted with "Small Edge Splits; Hinge Repairs on Back; Stains." This is in well above average condition, solid all around, and exhibiting some original embossing to the back. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $199.75.

2. 1s

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 1 Shilling Fr. RI-177. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. The Revolutionary War spurred numerous series of Rhode Island notes, mostly interest bearing, that were consistent in size format and style with Connecticut notes from the same period. This lesser denomination note is printed uniface on laid paper by John Carter, without imprint. Noted with "Small Edge Splits; Hinge Repairs on Back; Stains." This is in well above average condition, solid all around, and exhibiting some original embossing to the back. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $199.75.

3. 6d (raised)

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 6 Pence Raised to 40 Shillings Fr. RI-175. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. The Revolutionary War spurred the production of numerous series of Rhode Island notes, mostly interest bearing; they were consistent in size format and style with Connecticut notes from the same period. This fascinating and unique example has been raised to a 40 shillings note. Noted by grading are: "Splits and Tears; Repairs; Backed" and "Raised to 40 Shillings." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $998.75.

4. 6d (raised)

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 6 Pence Raised to 40 Shillings Fr. RI-175. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. The Revolutionary War spurred the production of numerous series of Rhode Island notes, mostly interest bearing; they were consistent in size format and style with Connecticut notes from the same period. This fascinating and unique example has been raised to a 40 shillings note. Noted by grading are: "Splits and Tears; Repairs; Backed" and "Raised to 40 Shillings." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (1/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $998.75.

5. 2s

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 2 Shillings Fr. RI-178. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very scarce note and is in superior grade. There are a few worm-eaten areas, but they are minimal. The strong, original paper exhibits deep embossing to the blank back. Noted with "Small Holes; Minor Stains." The face eye-appeal is excellent. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2016). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $329.00

6. 2s

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 2 Shillings Fr. RI-178. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very scarce note and is in superior grade. There are a few worm-eaten areas, but they are minimal. The strong, original paper exhibits deep embossing to the blank back. Noted with "Small Holes; Minor Stains." The face eye-appeal is excellent. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2016). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $329.00

7. 6d

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 6 Pence Fr. RI-175. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The Revolutionary War spurred numerous series of Rhode Island notes, mostly interest bearing; they were consistent in size format and style with Connecticut notes from the same period. A well-printed and -margined uniface note from this series. Much of the original embossing is seen on the blank back. Noted with "Splits and Repairs; Minor Stains." This is in a well above average grade from the scarce series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2016). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $211.50

8. 6d

Descrição:: Rhode Island May 3, 1775 6 Pence Fr. RI-175. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The Revolutionary War spurred numerous series of Rhode Island notes, mostly interest bearing; they were consistent in size format and style with Connecticut notes from the same period. A well-printed and -margined uniface note from this series. Much of the original embossing is seen on the blank back. Noted with "Splits and Repairs; Minor Stains." This is in a well above average grade from the scarce series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2016). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $211.50

9. 30s

Descrição:: Plate image from Early Paper Money of America (5th edition).

10. 30s

Descrição:: Plate image from Early Paper Money of America (5th edition).