New Hampshire Currency
Paul Revere Engraved New Hampshire Six Shillings Indent Note of June 20, 1775 a Major Revolutionary War Rarity
Colony of New Hampshire. June 20, 1775. Six Shillings. Paul Revere Engraved Copperplate Note. Due Date of December 20th, 1777. Conservation. Choice Very Fine.
Fr. NH-128. This “Key” Paul Revere Engraved Copperplate New Hampshire Indent type is printed in bold black upon very clean “Crown and GR” watermarked, period laid paper. Only 3,000 notes were issued of which there were three distinct types, having three different printed “Due Dates” of 1776, 1777 and 1778. Only 1,000 of this particular “Due Date of December 20th, 1777” type having been printed. This extremely rare Paul Revere Engraved note has typical deft sealed quarterfolds. There are four full original large margins and most of the left side indent design is present. The printed text is bold black and sharp. The paper is extremely clean having only light even circulation. The signature of Nicholas Gilman as Receiver General for the Treasury, as well as E. Thompson, are well written in rich brown. This issue also carried a 6% Yearly Interest. This note is a historic Revolutionary War period currency rarity. A prized, historic and popular Paul Revere Engraved New Hampshire Six Shillings Indent Note.