Description: The purpose of this late 1786 Georgia issue was for loans on real estate mortgage securities. The conversion rate for these bills was 4s8d per dollar. Printed by John Smith in Augusta on paper imported from the Netherlands. A large and beautiful vignette of the 1777 Georgia Constitution and the motto “PRO BONO PUBLICO” (For the public good) can be seen on the left side. The right boarder states “To Counterfeit is DEATH”. Gorgeous example with crisp light paper and very pleasing ink/signatures. Previously a part of the prestigious Eric P. Newman Collection. Signers: George Jones, W. Freeman Date: October 16, 1786 Denomination: 2 Shillings, 6 Pence Friedberg #: GA-128 State: Georgia Certification: PCGS Grade: 35 Comments: “Minor Mounting Remnants, Corner Damage”
Price: 1265 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-01T23:59:01.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 2 SHillings, 6 Pence
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: Colonial Currency
Certification Number: 80594711
Grade: 35
Grade Designation: Apparent/Net
Certification: PCGS Currency