The March 1, 1780 Connecticut issue was payable in Spanish milled silver dollars by March 1, 1784 with 5% interest. Upon redemption these notes were hole or slash cancelled. The obverse features elaborate borders and a small state seal with a hand pointing to the left. Printed by Timothy Green II on thin, light paper The reverse has an elaborate border design. Very scarce with only 28 examples known. Absolutely stunning GEM example with rich ink and a clean satin look on the paper. This example earns the top spot in the population report. Finest known, top pop with quality fortified by the exceptional paper quality designation from PMG and the evergreen sticker from GCC.
Signers: John Chester, Jabez Hamlin
The March 1, 1780 Connecticut issue was payable in Spanish milled silver dollars by March 1, 1784 with 5% interest. Upon redemption these notes were hole or slash cancelled. The obverse features elaborate borders and a small state seal with a hand pointing to the left. Printed by Timothy Green II on thin, light paper The reverse has an elaborate border design. Very scarce with only 28 examples known. Absolutely stunning GEM example with rich ink and a clean satin look on the paper. This example earns the top spot in the population report. Finest known, top pop with quality fortified by the exceptional paper quality designation from PMG and the evergreen sticker from GCC.
Signers: John Chester, Jabez Hamlin
Date: March 1, 1780
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: CT-224
State: Connecticut
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: GEM Uncirculated 65 EPQ, GCC Green
Comments: “Exceptional Paper Quality”
