New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-189 March 5, 1776 $1/2 PMG 20
The higher denomination notes of this issue such as this $1/2 bill had larger emblems compared to lower fractional denominations. Printed on thick paper by Samuel Loudon. The emblem of a hand planting a tree with the latin motto “POSTERITATE” (For posterity) can be seen on the reverse. Overall solid mid-grade note with good eye appeal for the grade.
Signers: Robert Smith, Samuel Ray
The higher denomination notes of this issue such as this $1/2 bill had larger emblems compared to lower fractional denominations. Printed on thick paper by Samuel Loudon. The emblem of a hand planting a tree with the latin motto “POSTERITATE” (For posterity) can be seen on the reverse. Overall solid mid-grade note with good eye appeal for the grade.
Signers: Robert Smith, Samuel Ray
The higher denomination notes of this issue such as this $1/2 bill had larger emblems compared to lower fractional denominations. Printed on thick paper by Samuel Loudon. The emblem of a hand planting a tree with the latin motto “POSTERITATE” (For posterity) can be seen on the reverse. Overall solid mid-grade note with good eye appeal for the grade.
Signers: Robert Smith, Samuel Ray
Date: March 5, 1776
Denomination: $1/2
Friedberg #: NY-189
State: New York
Certification: PMG
Grade: 20
Comments: “Split Repair”