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 26 items
December 1771. NC. Five Pounds. PMG. XF-40.$329.00Vignette of Cross Cannons, fairly dark signatures, small internal split repair.
Item #229651 (1 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Ten Shillings. PMG. Ch Unc-63.$429.00Sailing Ship vignette with nice dark signatures.
Item #233484 (2 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Ten Shillings. PMG. Gem-65. EPQ$549.00Choose from 2 different notes!Item #206197 (3 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Thirty Shillings. PMG. AU-53. N$279.00Vignette of Sword in Hand, good paper body and color, small right side margin repair. Multiple reverse endorsements.
Item #229658 (4 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & Six Pence. PMG.$349.00Vignette of House. Original pen signatures with nice dark ink.
Item #206200 (5 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & Six Pence. PMG.$399.00Vignette of House. Original dark ink pen signatures.
Item #206201 (6 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & Six Pence. PMG.$219.00Vignette of Swan, fairly dark signatures, partial center fold margin split.
Item #229662 (7 / 26)
December 1771. NC. Two Shillings & 6 Pence. PMG. C$299.00Choose from 2 different notes!Item #233450 (8 / 26)
1/9/1781. NJ. One Shilling Six Pence. PMG. Ch Unc-$1,295.00January 9, 1781., Very rare. Fr NJ-195.
Item #121220 (9 / 26)
12/1771. NC. Two Pounds. PMG. Ch VF-35.$329.00Vignette of Bird with Olive Branch. A great example with multiple reverse endorsements.
Item #119751 (10 / 26)
12/1771. NC. Uncut Sheet. CCU.$695.00Uncut sheet of 3 notes - 2 Shillings/6 Pence, One Pound, and 10 Shillings. A beautiful original sheet from a better colony!
Item #119663 (11 / 26)
12/7/1775. MD. Eight Dollars. PMG. VF-20.$295.00Choose from 2 different notes!Item #206319 (12 / 26)
12/7/1775. MD. Eight Dollars. PMG. VF-25.$369.00Scarce Maryland $8 issue.
Item #206320 (13 / 26)
1771. NC. Thirty Shillings. PCGS. XF-40.$319.00Vignette of "Sword in Hand", reverse endorsements.
Item #224686 (14 / 26)
1776. GA. Twenty Dollars. PMG. VF-25.$3,150.00Very scarce Georgia Dollar Denomination issue with the orange rattle snake seal. Great obverse color and an excellent example for the advanced collector.
Item #129879 (15 / 26)
1777. GA. Five Dollars. PCGS. XF-40. PPQ.$3,595.00A 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 (16 / 26)
2/17/1776. CC. $1/2. PMG. AU-50.$1,295.00CC-21. Fugio sundial with 'Mind Your Business' motto. Attractive bright paper and very light use.
Item #238625 (17 / 26)
2/17/1776. CC. $1/2. PMG. AU-55. EPQ.$1,595.00CC-21. Fugio sundial with 'Mind Your Business' motto. Bright paper and strong ink. Very pleasing.
Item #238628 (18 / 26)
3/16/1785. PA. Fifteen Shillings. PMG. VF-25.$595.00Scarce and final series of Pennsylvania Colonials.
Item #237231 (19 / 26)
3/16/1785. PA. Five Shillings. PMG. VF-25.$679.00The very scarce and final Pennsylvania issue, with watermark.
Item #121881 (20 / 26)
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