Lot 76 email save

Colonial Currency, NY, February 17, 1776, 5 Shillin

Sign In to see what this sold for

New York Currency

---

"Albany County" Issue Payable In "Continental Currency"

New York. February 17, 1776. Five Shillings or Five Eights of a Dollar. "Albany County" Payable "in CONTINENTAL CURRENCY." Fine.
This is an extremely rare special "Albany County" issue, which is rarely located in such high quality. This note has four full margins, two being Jumbo sheet margins at the bottom and right. The red and brown signatures and serial number are present. There are some conservation and repair to the centerfold and top right corner. The text of this remarkable note states that its payment can be made in either "Spanish Milled Dollars" or "Continental Currency." One of the finest quality examples of this important and very rare issue we have offered.



Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.

View Early American next auction.

Similar lots up for auction