New Hampshire Colonial Note Fr#NH-146 November 3, 1775 2s6d PCGS 12 *Only 2 Known*
This incredibly rare New Hampshire note was printed by Daniel Fowle in 1775. His nephew, Robert Louist Fowle assisted in the printing operation but their partnership was severed due to a difference in political opinion. Robert Louist Fowle was a Tory and was arrested on April 15, 1777 on charges of producing counterfeits of this New Hampshire issue. The House of Representatives ordered that all notes from this issue be redeemed. Robert Fowle escaped from prison in August 1777 and fled. It is likely that this note was one of Robert Louist Fowle’s counterfeits, adding an interesting background story to the note. Where most surviving notes from this issue are counterfeits, this 2 Shilling, 6 Pence note is genuine. Very full appearance and nice legibility. Of the 4,000 originally printed, this is only 1 of 2 examples known to survive today. An elite tier note for any collection.
Signers: John Calfe, Nicholas Gilman
This incredibly rare New Hampshire note was printed by Daniel Fowle in 1775. His nephew, Robert Louist Fowle assisted in the printing operation but their partnership was severed due to a difference in political opinion. Robert Louist Fowle was a Tory and was arrested on April 15, 1777 on charges of producing counterfeits of this New Hampshire issue. The House of Representatives ordered that all notes from this issue be redeemed. Robert Fowle escaped from prison in August 1777 and fled. It is likely that this note was one of Robert Louist Fowle’s counterfeits, adding an interesting background story to the note. Where most surviving notes from this issue are counterfeits, this 2 Shilling, 6 Pence note is genuine. Very full appearance and nice legibility. Of the 4,000 originally printed, this is only 1 of 2 examples known to survive today. An elite tier note for any collection.
Signers: John Calfe, Nicholas Gilman
This incredibly rare New Hampshire note was printed by Daniel Fowle in 1775. His nephew, Robert Louist Fowle assisted in the printing operation but their partnership was severed due to a difference in political opinion. Robert Louist Fowle was a Tory and was arrested on April 15, 1777 on charges of producing counterfeits of this New Hampshire issue. The House of Representatives ordered that all notes from this issue be redeemed. Robert Fowle escaped from prison in August 1777 and fled. It is likely that this note was one of Robert Louist Fowle’s counterfeits, adding an interesting background story to the note. Where most surviving notes from this issue are counterfeits, this 2 Shilling, 6 Pence note is genuine. Very full appearance and nice legibility. Of the 4,000 originally printed, this is only 1 of 2 examples known to survive today. An elite tier note for any collection.
Signers: John Calfe, Nicholas Gilman
Date: November 3, 1775
Denomination: 2 Shillings, 6 Pence
Friedberg #: NH-146
State: New Hampshire
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 12
Comments: “Split, Minor Damage, Tape Repairs, Minor Rust”