The April 10, 1774 Maryland issue was printed on thin paper with mica flakes throughout. An impressive large nature print and “Tis Death to Counterfeit” can be seen on the reverse. This note was printed by Anne Catherine Green (only woman credited with printing colonial currency) and Frederick Green. “Printed by A.C. and F. GREEN” can be seen along the bottom edge of the reverse nature print. Secret marks are present in this issue as an anti-counterfeiting measure. There are 2 circles embedded in the front text, these represent 2 Spanish 8 Reales coins. Exceptional example of contemporary sewing used in the colonies to keep these notes in circulation. The sew job spans the width of the note along the bottom and is done with precision. I have never seen sewing this extensive adding a very neat touch.
Signers: William Eddis, John Clapham
The April 10, 1774 Maryland issue was printed on thin paper with mica flakes throughout. An impressive large nature print and “Tis Death to Counterfeit” can be seen on the reverse. This note was printed by Anne Catherine Green (only woman credited with printing colonial currency) and Frederick Green. “Printed by A.C. and F. GREEN” can be seen along the bottom edge of the reverse nature print. Secret marks are present in this issue as an anti-counterfeiting measure. There are 2 circles embedded in the front text, these represent 2 Spanish 8 Reales coins. Exceptional example of contemporary sewing used in the colonies to keep these notes in circulation. The sew job spans the width of the note along the bottom and is done with precision. I have never seen sewing this extensive adding a very neat touch.
Signers: William Eddis, John Clapham
Date: April 10, 1774
Denomination: $2
Friedberg #: MD-67
State: Maryland
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 20
Comments: “Contemporaneously Sewn at Bottom”
