COLONIAL CURRENCY:  From time to time, we have an example or two to offer.  Please scroll down.

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 cola1.jpg (8330 bytes) cola1b.jpg (7337 bytes) An ugly but historical colonial note, it worked hard in its day.  It is worn as you can see on the front, as well as torn and backed.  It is a Continental note for one-third of a dollar, dated Feb. 17, 1776.  The date is readable as is the denomination and some of the text.  Please Inquire

cola2.jpg (26072 bytes) cola2b.jpg (18736 bytes)  A Colonial Connecticut, Revolutionary War note, issued 26 December 1781.  It is payable to Ralph Pomeroy, Esq.; D.Q.M. (Deputy Quartermaster).  The amount is 18 pounds lawful silver money.  Hand signed by Fenn Wardsworth and William Moseley, as members of the Committee; signed in type by John Lawrence, Esq; Treasurer.  An interesting fiscal document issued during the War for Independence.  Make your best offer.  SOLD

obs3a.jpg (8978 bytes)  One-half of a Georgia Colonial "two fifths of a dollar".   SOLD

obs4a.jpg (10107 bytes)  A portion of a Georgia Colonial representing "one-quarter dollar".  SOLD

cola3.jpg (46739 bytes)  cola3b.jpg (39298 bytes) CT:  State of Connecticut Colonial Currency; denomination 12 pounds, 2 shillings, 11 pence.  Date June 1, A.D. 1780.  A Connecticut warrant payable to M. Daniel Cone "who hath served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army".   Condition F-VF, few minor edge splits as is usual, hole cancel as is usual.  You can see the interest payment notations on the back.  This note is an extremely historical document which is directly tied to the American Revolutionary War.    Make your best offer for this item; decision will be made by the end of this month.

 

 

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