This 5 Shilling bill from the June 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue has a minimalistic typeset design with ornamental borders with various symbols throughout the note. Printed on course paper with a blank back by Benjamin Edes. Notes with denominations less than 6 Shillings are small in size compared to higher denominations. This example is a very interesting contemporary counterfeit, likely produced by the British. This can be identified by the crudeness in the engraving of the letters. Incredibly rare and interesting piece for the price range.
Signers: Daniel Hopkins (Forgery)
This 5 Shilling bill from the June 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue has a minimalistic typeset design with ornamental borders with various symbols throughout the note. Printed on course paper with a blank back by Benjamin Edes. Notes with denominations less than 6 Shillings are small in size compared to higher denominations. This example is a very interesting contemporary counterfeit, likely produced by the British. This can be identified by the crudeness in the engraving of the letters. Incredibly rare and interesting piece for the price range.
Signers: Daniel Hopkins (Forgery)
Date: June 18, 1776
Denomination: 5 Shillings
Friedberg #: MA-204CT
State: Massachusetts
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 20
Comments: “Pinholes, Previously Mounted”
