This $10 note from the May 15, 1779 North Carolina issue features an engraved top border and a mostly typeset design. Printed on light course paper by Hugh Walker of Wilmington, NC. The printer included secret marks in the text to deter and expose counterfeiters. The secret marks on this $10 bill are “DRATH” instead of death and a small u over the y in “May”. There is a neat and meaningful motto at the bottom left that reads “American Union Forever”. “Drath” to counterfeit can be seen on the left edge. The reverse features unique borders, denomination, and Walkers print. Incredibly scarce note, of the 10,000 originally printed, only 15 are known to exist today. Strong eye appeal for the grade.
Signers: John Hunt, John Taylor
This $10 note from the May 15, 1779 North Carolina issue features an engraved top border and a mostly typeset design. Printed on light course paper by Hugh Walker of Wilmington, NC. The printer included secret marks in the text to deter and expose counterfeiters. The secret marks on this $10 bill are “DRATH” instead of death and a small u over the y in “May”. There is a neat and meaningful motto at the bottom left that reads “American Union Forever”. “Drath” to counterfeit can be seen on the left edge. The reverse features unique borders, denomination, and Walkers print. Incredibly scarce note, of the 10,000 originally printed, only 15 are known to exist today. Strong eye appeal for the grade.
Signers: John Hunt, John Taylor
Date: May 15, 1779
Denomination: $10
Friedberg #: NC-184a
State: North Carolina
Certification: PMG
Grade: Fine 15
Comments: “Severed & Reattached, Pieces Added”
