The notes of the Massachusetts 1779 issue featured an updated face that was engraved by Paul Revere with a sun and the motto “Rising” beneath. This is a symbol alluding to our nation rising above Britain. The reverse features the pine tree seen in previous codfish issues. Paul Revere printed and engraved the face of this note and the pine tree reverse was printed by Thomas Fleet of Boston. Scarce and highly sought after note printed by an American legend. Of the 9,411 originally printed, only 21 are known to exist today. Wholesome problem free example with superior detail throughout for the grade. A must have for any colonial currency collection.
Signers: Richard Cranch
The notes of the Massachusetts 1779 issue featured an updated face that was engraved by Paul Revere with a sun and the motto “Rising” beneath. This is a symbol alluding to our nation rising above Britain. The reverse features the pine tree seen in previous codfish issues. Paul Revere printed and engraved the face of this note and the pine tree reverse was printed by Thomas Fleet of Boston. Scarce and highly sought after note printed by an American legend. Of the 9,411 originally printed, only 21 are known to exist today. Wholesome problem free example with superior detail throughout for the grade. A must have for any colonial currency collection.
Signers: Richard Cranch
Date: 1779
Denomination: 4 Shilling, 8 Pence
Friedberg #: MA-274
State: Massachusetts
Certification: PMG
Grade: Fine 15
Comments: None
