Massachusetts Colonial Note Fr#MA-224 October 18, 1776 4d PCGS 25 *Revere Codfish*
This note from the October 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue is commonly referred to as a “Codfish” note, due to the codfish on the upper boarder of the front. The backs of these bills, featuring a pine tree were printed by John Gill, and the more ornate front was engraved by Paul Revere. Of the 5,143 bills originally printed, only 10 are known to survive today. Although there is damage at the middle of this note, beautiful details remain.
This note from the October 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue is commonly referred to as a “Codfish” note, due to the codfish on the upper boarder of the front. The backs of these bills, featuring a pine tree were printed by John Gill, and the more ornate front was engraved by Paul Revere. Of the 5,143 bills originally printed, only 10 are known to survive today. Although there is damage at the middle of this note, beautiful details remain.
This note from the October 18, 1776 Massachusetts issue is commonly referred to as a “Codfish” note, due to the codfish on the upper boarder of the front. The backs of these bills, featuring a pine tree were printed by John Gill, and the more ornate front was engraved by Paul Revere. Of the 5,143 bills originally printed, only 10 are known to survive today. Although there is damage at the middle of this note, beautiful details remain.
Date: October 18, 1776
Denomination: 4 Pence
Friedberg #: MA-224
State: Massachusetts
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 25
Comments: “Tape, Piece Missing”