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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 23 items
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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 (1 / 23)
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  1/14/1779. CC. Four Dollars. PCGS. XF-40.

  $359.00

  CC-90. An attractive note with pleasing paper and solid for the grade.

  Item #243166 (2 / 23)
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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 (3 / 23)
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  10/25/1775. PA. One Shilling. PCGS. Ch New-63.

  $375.00

  PA-185. A pleasing note with strong color and bright paper.

  Item #245041 (4 / 23)
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  11/20/1757. NJ. Six Pounds. PMG. VG-10.

  $369.00

  NJ-113. A scarce high denomination note that has only seen honest wear and resides in a comment free holder.

  Item #243489 (5 / 23)
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  11/29/1775. CC. Four Dollars. PCGS. Ch New-63.

  $795.00

  CC-14. Counterfeit Detector. An attractive 'detector' that exhibits fresh paper and strong inks.

  Item #244950 (6 / 23)
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  11/29/1775. CC. Six Dollars. PCGS. AU-53.

  $729.00

  CC-16. Well inked and solid paper. Signatures and serial number are strong.

  Item #244177 (7 / 23)
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  11/29/1775. CC. Six Dollars. PMG. AU-55.

  $769.00

  CC-16. A well centered note with strong ink, sharp signatures and pleasing paper.

  Item #244243 (8 / 23)
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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 (9 / 23)
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  12/31/1763. NJ. Six Shilllings. PMG. Unc-62. EPQ.

  $359.00

  NJ-155. Strong pen signatures and solid ink rest upon fresh paper.

  Item #244885 (10 / 23)
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  1777. GA. Five Dollars. PCGS. XF-40. PPQ.

  $2,495.00

  GA-87. An excellent high grade note for the type that exhibits pleasing red and black inks and a blue cannon vignette in the lower right. The paper is bright and original and the signatures are bold. Very desirable.

  Item #128579 (11 / 23)
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  2/17/1776. CC. $1/3. PMG. VF-25.

  $450.00

  CC-20. Fugio sundial with 'Mind Your Business' motto. A solid note with good ink and honest wear.

  Item #245067 (12 / 23)
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  2/8/1779. SC. Sixty Dollars. PMG. XF-40.

  $1,395.00

  SC-155. Full margins surround this desirable issue with an authorization of 15,000 notes. Ink is strong and paper is still bright. On the front, a vignette of Prosperity sits above a motto that translates into 'Mutual defense is safest'. The back exhibits a vignette of musical instruments and flags.

  Item #244750 (13 / 23)
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  3/16/1785. PA. Fifteen Shillings. PMG. VF-25.

  $495.00

  Scarce and final series of Pennsylvania Colonials.

  Item #237231 (14 / 23)
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  3/16/1785. PA. Three Pence. PMG. AU-50. EPQ.

  $850.00

  PA-265. A scarce note that exhibits strong ink, pleasing original paper, and a bold signature.

  Item #122824 (15 / 23)
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  3/16/1785. PA. Three Pence. PMG. VF-20.

  $199.00

  PA-265. The final and a very scarce Pennsylvania issue with an anti counterfeiting watermark.

  Item #121880 (16 / 23)
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  4/15/1758. NY. Five Pounds. PCGS. VF-25.

  $695.00

  NY-153. Much scarcer than the only other note, a 10 Pound, issued in this emission with a print run of 4000 notes. Printed on only 1 side as issued, this example has held up quite well with good signatures, color and no problems.

  Item #241197 (17 / 23)
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  5/10/1775. CT. Forty Shillings. PMG. Ch VF-35.

  $319.00

  CT-182. Full margins surround a solid appearance.

  Item #244435 (18 / 23)
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  5/5/1777. VA. $2/3. PMG. Ch VF-35.

  $499.00

  VA-114. A pleasing partially hand dated note that exhibits strong color and solid paper. A vignette on the upper left depicts Virginia trampling Tyranny.

  Item #243792 (19 / 23)
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  6/19/1776. CT. Nine Pence. PMG. Ch Unc-63. EPQ.

  $499.00

  CT-206. A beautiful note with vibrant printers ink, strong signatures, and paper with a bright and fresh appearance. Comments note: Slash cancelled, which is quite typical.

  Item #238945 (20 / 23)

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