This Massachusetts bill is known as a “codfish note” because of the distinctive codfish present at the top center of the face. The pillared obverse of this note was engraved and printed by Paul Revere and the pine tree reverse was printed by Thomas Fleet in Boston. Paul Revere also executed the engraving to re-date the face to 1778, reusing the copper plates from the initial issue in October 16, 1776. Solid VF example and relatively scarce. Of 8,571 originally printed, only 23 are known to survive today. A key note for any colonial collection, printed by an American legend.
Signers: Richard Cranch
This Massachusetts bill is known as a “codfish note” because of the distinctive codfish present at the top center of the face. The pillared obverse of this note was engraved and printed by Paul Revere and the pine tree reverse was printed by Thomas Fleet in Boston. Paul Revere also executed the engraving to re-date the face to 1778, reusing the copper plates from the initial issue in October 16, 1776. Solid VF example and relatively scarce. Of 8,571 originally printed, only 23 are known to survive today. A key note for any colonial collection, printed by an American legend.
Signers: Richard Cranch
Date: October 16, 1778
Denomination: 3 Pence
Friedberg #: MA-255
State: Massachusetts
Certification: PCGS
Grade: Very Fine 20
Comments: “Repaired Splits”
