Georgia Colonial Note Fr#GA-131 October 16, 1786 20s PCGS 30
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”. Despite some edge damage, overall unique and desirable note.
Signers: George Jones, T.H.Napier, J.H.P. Carnes
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”. Despite some edge damage, overall unique and desirable note.
Signers: George Jones, T.H.Napier, J.H.P. Carnes
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”. Despite some edge damage, overall unique and desirable note.
Signers: George Jones, T.H.Napier, J.H.P. Carnes
Date: October 16, 1786
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: GA-131
State: Georgia
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 30
Comments: “Pieces Missing”