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Lot #78
Paul Revere: Massachusetts Bay Currency (9 Pence, 1776)

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Description

Encapsulated and graded by PMG Fine 12 NET (corner missing, splits). Issued on October 18, 1776, and known as 'Codfish' notes, the face plate for the twelve lowest denominations was engraved by Paul Revere and features a codfish in the border design. The backs of the twelve lowest denominations are printed from set type and a cast cut of a pine tree. Nathaniel Hurd began to engrave both the face plates and back cuts for the twelve highest denominations, but they were apparently completed by Revere. Revere apparently printed only the engraved faces and John Gill printed the backs of all bills. The twelve highest denominations contained dollar equivalents while the twelve lowest denominations did not.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #670 - Ended July 12, 2023