American Revolution
January 1, 1782 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Interest-Bearing Certificate, Anderson MA-31, Choice Extremely Fine, small hole-cancel.
7.5" x 7". Serial No. 2962. Rated as Low R-6 (Very Rare) by Anderson. An attractive piece with an ornate indented border on the left side. Two interest endorsements along the left side. Face value of Nine Pounds, 18 Shillings, and 5 Pence, plus interest at 6% per annum. Both the principal and the interest were "...to be paid in the several Species of Coined SILVER and GOLD..." A surprisingly elusive piece of fiscal history.
January 1, 1782 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Interest-Bearing Certificate, Anderson MA-31, Choice Extremely Fine, small hole-cancel.
7.5" x 7". Serial No. 2962. Rated as Low R-6 (Very Rare) by Anderson. An attractive piece with an ornate indented border on the left side. Two interest endorsements along the left side. Face value of Nine Pounds, 18 Shillings, and 5 Pence, plus interest at 6% per annum. Both the principal and the interest were "...to be paid in the several Species of Coined SILVER and GOLD..." A surprisingly elusive piece of fiscal history.
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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
9:00 AM PT - Jun 10th, 2007
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
