The purpose of the March 1, 1770 Maryland issue was to provide funding for loans. This note is very similar in style to the 1767 Maryland issue, but “payment in gold and silver” was added to the text. Printed by Anne Catherine Green and William Green. Anne was the only woman credited with printing colonial currency, “Printed by A.C. and W. GREEN” can be read across the top of the reverse. Secret marks were used in this issue as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Beautiful note with strong bright paper and particularly bold ink. This example has a large left border which is usually seen trimmed down.
Signers: Robert Couden, John Clapham
The purpose of the March 1, 1770 Maryland issue was to provide funding for loans. This note is very similar in style to the 1767 Maryland issue, but “payment in gold and silver” was added to the text. Printed by Anne Catherine Green and William Green. Anne was the only woman credited with printing colonial currency, “Printed by A.C. and W. GREEN” can be read across the top of the reverse. Secret marks were used in this issue as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Beautiful note with strong bright paper and particularly bold ink. This example has a large left border which is usually seen trimmed down.
Signers: Robert Couden, John Clapham
Date: March 1, 1770
Denomination: $8 (36s)
Friedberg #: MD-59
State: Maryland
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 30
Comments: “Severed & Reattached, Corner Stain”
