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Colonial Currency, MA, December 7, 1775, 1s6d

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Massachusetts Currency

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Paul Revere Engraved December 7, 1775 "Sword in Hand" Note

December 7, 1775. One Shilling Six Pence. Paul Revere Engraved "Sword in Hand" Issue. Duie Date of December 7, 1781. Light conservation. PASS-CO graded Very Fine-20.
Fr. MA-178. This well centered note is fully readable, printed on evenly toned paper, with the light brown signature of "J(oseph) Wheeler" remaining fully visible at bottom. The reverse illustration of a Colonial "Minuteman" holding his sword is very clear. In his right outstretched hand he holds a copy of the "MAGNA CHARTA." The patriotic and very historic legend above him reads, "Issued in defence of American Liberty." According to the current PMG "Population" report, to date, they have not yet graded any One Shilling Six Pence note of this issue.



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