This 1776 bill is a promissory note of the City of New York also known as the “Water Works Issue”. There is a small 3 above the first T indicating that this is the third water works issue. The front features a type set design with red and black ink. The reverse is printed on separate course paper and shows the proposed idea of a steam operated water pump by Christopher Colles. Border cuts were engraved by Elisha Gallaudet and printing was done by Hugh Gaine. Only 2,500 of these 4 Shilling notes were originally printed. Gorgeous high grade circulated example with light paper and strong ink. Well deserving of the evergreen sticker from GCC affirming the quality of this example.
Signers: N. Bayard, John H. Cruger
This 1776 bill is a promissory note of the City of New York also known as the “Water Works Issue”. There is a small 3 above the first T indicating that this is the third water works issue. The front features a type set design with red and black ink. The reverse is printed on separate course paper and shows the proposed idea of a steam operated water pump by Christopher Colles. Border cuts were engraved by Elisha Gallaudet and printing was done by Hugh Gaine. Only 2,500 of these 4 Shilling notes were originally printed. Gorgeous high grade circulated example with light paper and strong ink. Well deserving of the evergreen sticker from GCC affirming the quality of this example.
Signers: N. Bayard, John H. Cruger
Date: January 6, 1776
Denomination: 4 Shillings
Friedberg #: NY-183
State: New York
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: Extremely Fine 45, GCC Green
Comments: “Paper Pull”
