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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 37 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 / 37)
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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 / 37)
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  December 1771. NC. Ten Shillings. PMG. Gem-65. EPQ

  $549.00

  Choose from 2 different notes!

  Item #206197 (3 / 37)
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  December 1771. NC. Thirty Shillings. PMG. AU-53. N

  $259.00

  Vignette of Sword in Hand, good paper body and color, small right side margin repair. Multiple reverse endorsements.

  Item #229658 (4 / 37)
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  December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & Six Pence. PMG.

  $349.00

  Vignette of House. Original pen signatures with nice dark ink.

  Item #206200 (5 / 37)
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  December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & Six Pence. PMG.

  $399.00

  Vignette of House. Original dark ink pen signatures.

  Item #206201 (6 / 37)
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  December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & 6 Pence. PMG. C

  $299.00

  Vignette of House, nice dark original signatures.

  Item #233450 (7 / 37)
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  1/14/1779. CC. Forty Five Dollars. PMG. Ch AU-58.

  $899.00

  CC-96. A beautiful note with nice margins, strong ink, and fresh paper. The emblem features beehives protected by a shed. The motto, "SIC FLORET RESPUBLICA" translates to "Thus let the nation flourish".

  Item #239523 (8 / 37)
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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 (9 / 37)
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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 (10 / 37)
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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 (11 / 37)
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  12/1/1779. MA. Four Shillings & Six Pence. PCGS. V

  $995.00

  MA-273. 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 and sure to please.

  Item #239427 (12 / 37)
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  12/1771. NC. Two Pounds. PMG. Ch VF-35.

  $329.00

  Vignette of Bird with Olive Branch. A great example with multiple reverse endorsements.

  Item #119751 (13 / 37)
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  12/1771. NC. Uncut Sheet. CCU.

  $695.00

  Uncut sheet of 3 notes - 2 Shillings/6 Pence, One Pound, and 10 Shillings. A beautiful original sheet from a better colony!

  Item #119663 (14 / 37)
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  12/31/1763. NJ. Six Pounds. PMG. VF-25.

  $749.00

  NJ-160. A very attractive tri-color note with a combination of red and blue ink on the front and black ink on the back. The signatures are still quite presentable and the paper is solid for the grade. This note is the highest denomination in the issue and very scarce with a print run of only 500 notes.

  Item #239851 (15 / 37)
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  12/7/1775. MD. Eight Dollars. PMG. VF-20.

  $295.00

  Choose from 2 different notes!

  Item #206319 (16 / 37)
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  12/7/1775. MD. Eight Dollars. PMG. VF-25.

  $369.00

  Scarce Maryland $8 issue.

  Item #206320 (17 / 37)
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  1771. NC. Thirty Shillings. PCGS. XF-40.

  $319.00

  Vignette of "Sword in Hand", reverse endorsements.

  Item #224686 (18 / 37)
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  1776. GA. Twenty Dollars. PMG. VF-25.

  $2,995.00

  Very scarce Georgia Dollar Denomination issue with the orange rattle snake seal. Great obverse color and an excellent example for the advanced collector.

  Item #129879 (19 / 37)
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  1777. GA. Five Dollars. PCGS. XF-40. PPQ.

  $3,595.00

  A Fantastic example of this rarity., Undamaged and unmolested this is the finest example of this rarity we have ever offered. The fact that this one is PPQ is yet another plus for it. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a Very Rare note.

  Item #128579 (20 / 37)

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