Georgia Colonial Note Fr#GA-128 October 16, 1786 2s6d PCGS 35 *Ex. Newman*
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
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
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”