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!
VA-215. A beautiful note for the grade with vivid ink, bright paper, and sharp signatures.
CC-90. An attractive note with pleasing paper and solid for the grade.
VA-192. An attractive note with strong ink, fresh paper, and sharp signatures. Excellent eye appeal.
PA-185. A pleasing note with strong color and bright paper.
NJ-113. A scarce high denomination note that has only seen honest wear and resides in a comment free holder.
CC-14. Counterfeit Detector. An attractive 'detector' that exhibits fresh paper and strong inks.
CC-16. Well inked and solid paper. Signatures and serial number are strong.
CC-16. A well centered note with strong ink, sharp signatures and pleasing paper.
NJ-155. A very attractive note with a super fresh appearance and sharp signatures.
NJ-155. Strong pen signatures and solid ink rest upon fresh paper.
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.
CC-20. Fugio sundial with 'Mind Your Business' motto. A solid note with good ink and honest wear.
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.
Scarce and final series of Pennsylvania Colonials.
PA-265. A scarce note that exhibits strong ink, pleasing original paper, and a bold signature.
PA-265. The final and a very scarce Pennsylvania issue with an anti counterfeiting watermark.
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.
CT-182. Full margins surround a solid appearance.
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.
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.