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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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  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 (4 / 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 (5 / 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 (6 / 23)
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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 (7 / 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 and sure to please.

  Item #128579 (8 / 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 (9 / 23)
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  3/16/1785. PA. Five Shillings. PMG. VF-25.

  $259.00

  PA-269. A scarce note with strong ink and solid signatures.

  Item #121881 (10 / 23)
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  3/16/1785. PA. Three Pence. PMG. AU-50. EPQ.

  $895.00

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

  Item #122824 (11 / 23)
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  3/16/1785. PA. Three Pence. PMG. VF-20.

  $225.00

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

  Item #121880 (12 / 23)
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  3/25/1776. NJ. Twelve Shillings. PCGS. Very Ch-64.

  $475.00

  NJ-179. A lovely note that displays wide margins on fresh paper, vivid ink, and bold signatures.

  Item #242435 (13 / 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 (14 / 23)
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  4/20/1781. PA. Three Pence. PCGS. Ch AU-58.

  $369.00

  A pleasing note with good ink, wide margins, and sharp corners. Appears to be even nicer than the assigned grade.

  Item #242382 (15 / 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 (16 / 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 (17 / 23)
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  6/19/1776. CT. Nine Pence. PMG. Ch Unc-63. EPQ.

  $550.00

  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 (18 / 23)
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  6/28/1780. MD. Eight Dollars. PCGS. Ch New-63. PPQ

  $1,650.00

  MD-121. A 'Guaranteed' note that was backed by payment from the United States. Very scarce this nice, the color is strong and the paper has premium freshness. Fully issued and all signatures are sharp.

  Item #243800 (19 / 23)
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  6/8/1777. GA. Six Dollars. PCGS. XF-40.

  $1,950.00

  GA-108a. A wonderful example of this scarce Georgia 'Dollar Denomination issue'. Dark ink signatures and the Millstone on Palm Tree seal rest on bright paper. Sure to please.

  Item #130537 (20 / 23)

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