Massachusetts Colonial Note Fr#MA-227 October 18, 1776 9d PMG 10 *Paul 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 14 are known to survive today. Neat contemporary sew job on this hard to find 1776 Paul Revere note.
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 14 are known to survive today. Neat contemporary sew job on this hard to find 1776 Paul Revere note.
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 14 are known to survive today. Neat contemporary sew job on this hard to find 1776 Paul Revere note.
Date: October 18, 1776
Denomination: 9 Pence
Friedberg #: MA-227
State: Massachusetts
Certification: PMG
Grade: 10
Comments: “Severed and Reattached”