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Colonial Currency

Faced with a coinage shortage, the British Colonies in North America began issuing their own paper currency in the early 1700's. These notes were denominated first in British pounds and shillings, and later in U.S. dollars. Some early issues were printed by Benjamin Franklin; some others were signed by officials who later signed the Declaration of Independence.

After independence was declared in 1776, the United Colonies, and later the United States, issued paper currency under the authority of the Continental Congress. These fascinating pieces of our colonial heritage are wonderful additions to any collection and are truly historical!

• Found 44 items
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  December 1771. NC. Five Pounds. PMG. XF-40.

  $319.00

  Vignette of Cross Cannons, fairly dark signatures, small internal split repair.

  Item #229651 (1 / 44)
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  December 1771. NC. Ten Shillings. PMG. Ch Unc-63.

  $429.00

  Sailing Ship vignette with nice dark signatures.

  Item #233484 (2 / 44)
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  December 1771. NC. Ten Shillings. PMG. Gem-65. EPQ

  $549.00

  Choose from 2 different notes!

  Item #206197 (3 / 44)
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  December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & Six Pence. PMG.

  $399.00

  Vignette of House. Original dark ink pen signatures.

  Item #206201 (4 / 44)
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  May 7, 1781. VA. Forty Dollars. PCGS. XF-40. PPQ.

  $689.00

  VA-215. A beautiful note for the grade with vivid ink, bright paper, and sharp signatures.

  Item #241086 (5 / 44)
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  1/14/1779. CC. Eighty Dollars. PMG. Unc-62.

  $1,595.00

  CC-102. Released under the final issue of eleven 'Continental' issues as the highest denomination in the series. Scarce in high grade, this note exhibits vivid ink, fresh paper, and strong signatures. Great eye appeal and only tight margins prevent a much higher grade.

  Item #240559 (6 / 44)
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  1/14/1779. CC. Thirty Five Dollars. PMG. AU-53.

  $569.00

  CC-94. A note with pleasing paper and solid inking. The motto, "HINC OPES" (Hence our wealth) displays above a bi-color plow and field.

  Item #239619 (7 / 44)
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  1/14/1779. CC. Thirty Five Dollars. PMG. AU-55. EP

  $675.00

  CC-94. Excellent centering and nearly uncirculated. The motto, "HINC OPES" (Hence our wealth) displays above a bicolor plow and field.

  Item #239423 (8 / 44)
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  1/9/1781. NJ. One Shilling Six Pence. PMG. Ch Unc-

  $1,195.00

  January 9, 1781. Very rare. Fr NJ-195.

  Item #121220 (9 / 44)
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  10/16/1778. MA. Three Shillings. PCGS. Ch New-63.

  $1,450.00

  MA-263. A desirable 'Codfish' note, named for the codfish on the front. While the pine tree reverse was engraved by Thomas Fleet, the front was engraved by Paul Revere. A high quality example with bright paper, solid ink, and a bold signature. Well centered for the grade and sharp corners. Some waviness in the paper most likely prevents a higher grade. Wonderful eye appeal.

  Item #242607 (10 / 44)
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  10/16/1780. VA. One Hundred Dollars. PCGS. XF-40.

  $675.00

  VA-192. An attractive note with strong ink, fresh paper, and sharp signatures. Excellent eye appeal.

  Item #241058 (11 / 44)
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  10/16/1780. VA. Three Hundred Dollars. PCGS. VF-35

  $425.00

  VA-194. An attractive 'Printed Back' note with equivalent dollars and pounds at opposite ends. This example exhibits good color, a very fresh appearance for the grade, and strong signatures.

  Item #241103 (12 / 44)
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  12/1/1779. MA. Three Shillings. PCGS. VF-30.

  $875.00

  MA-270. A popular "Rising Sun" note with the front engraved by Paul Revere and the back engraved by Thomas Fleet. Well centered on both sides, ink is still vibrant and the paper retains plenty of eye appeal. The face signature is still strong. Very desirable.

  Item #240895 (13 / 44)
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  12/1771. NC. Uncut Sheet. CU.

  $695.00

  A nice crisp 3 note uncut sheet of North Carolina Colonial Currency. It is well centered with nice dark signatures and printing. This sheet includes the Two Shillings & Six Pence, One Pound and Ten Shilling issues of December 1771. There is a small pin hole on the upper margin of the top note that should be there as these sheets were affixed together by string in 50 sheet books.

  Item #241389 (14 / 44)
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  12/31/1763. NJ. Eighteen Pence. PMG. Ch Unc-63. EP

  $369.00

  NJ-153. An attractive note with a fresh appearance and bold signatures.

  Item #120466 (15 / 44)
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  12/31/1763. NJ. Six Shillings. PMG. Ch Unc-64. EPQ

  $495.00

  NJ-155. A very attractive note with a super fresh appearance and sharp signatures.

  Item #120554 (16 / 44)
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  12/31/1763. NJ. Three Shillings. PMG. Ch Unc-64. E

  $519.00

  NJ-154. An attractive note with a fresh appearance and sharp signatures.

  Item #242400 (17 / 44)
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  12/7/1775. MD. Eight Dollars. PMG. VF-20.

  $295.00

  Choose from 2 different notes!

  Item #206319 (18 / 44)
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  12/7/1775. MD. Eight Dollars. PMG. VF-25.

  $369.00

  Scarce Maryland $8 issue.

  Item #206320 (19 / 44)
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  1776. GA. Six Pence. PMG. Ch VF-35.

  $695.00

  GA-62. Strong black ink and sharp signatures rest upon pleasing bright paper.

  Item #241036 (20 / 44)

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