Massachusetts Colonial Note Fr#MA-192 June 18, 1776 5d PCGS 20 *Ex. Newman 6 Known*
This 5 Pence bill from the June 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue has a minimalistic typeset design with ornamental borders with various symbols throughout. Printed on course paper with a blank back by Benjamin Edes. Notes with denominations less than 6 Shillings, such as this one, are small in size compared to higher denominations. Wholesome VF example of this scarce and desirable 1776 Massachusetts issue. Additionally this note was a part of the revered Eric P. Newman Collection. Extremely scarce low denomination with only 6 examples known to exist today, a true rarity.
Signers: George Partridge
This 5 Pence bill from the June 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue has a minimalistic typeset design with ornamental borders with various symbols throughout. Printed on course paper with a blank back by Benjamin Edes. Notes with denominations less than 6 Shillings, such as this one, are small in size compared to higher denominations. Wholesome VF example of this scarce and desirable 1776 Massachusetts issue. Additionally this note was a part of the revered Eric P. Newman Collection. Extremely scarce low denomination with only 6 examples known to exist today, a true rarity.
Signers: George Partridge
This 5 Pence bill from the June 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue has a minimalistic typeset design with ornamental borders with various symbols throughout. Printed on course paper with a blank back by Benjamin Edes. Notes with denominations less than 6 Shillings, such as this one, are small in size compared to higher denominations. Wholesome VF example of this scarce and desirable 1776 Massachusetts issue. Additionally this note was a part of the revered Eric P. Newman Collection. Extremely scarce low denomination with only 6 examples known to exist today, a true rarity.
Signers: George Partridge
Date: June 18, 1776
Denomination: 5 Pence
Friedberg #: MA-192
State: Massachusetts
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 20
Comments: “Small Edge Splits”