Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-177 May 3, 1775 1s PCGS 12 *6 Known*
The May 3, 1775 Rhode Island issue was printed on thin paper by John Carter. This note has a minimalistic typeset design with an emblem of an anchor encircled by the latin motto “IN TE DOMINE SPERAMUS” (In you, Lord, we trust). There is also a fish on the upper boarder. This issue is incredibly scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this 1 Shilling note were printed with a blank back. Incredible scarce with only 6 known to exist. Bold legibility despite some problems. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: Thomas Greene
The May 3, 1775 Rhode Island issue was printed on thin paper by John Carter. This note has a minimalistic typeset design with an emblem of an anchor encircled by the latin motto “IN TE DOMINE SPERAMUS” (In you, Lord, we trust). There is also a fish on the upper boarder. This issue is incredibly scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this 1 Shilling note were printed with a blank back. Incredible scarce with only 6 known to exist. Bold legibility despite some problems. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: Thomas Greene
The May 3, 1775 Rhode Island issue was printed on thin paper by John Carter. This note has a minimalistic typeset design with an emblem of an anchor encircled by the latin motto “IN TE DOMINE SPERAMUS” (In you, Lord, we trust). There is also a fish on the upper boarder. This issue is incredibly scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this 1 Shilling note were printed with a blank back. Incredible scarce with only 6 known to exist. Bold legibility despite some problems. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: Thomas Greene
Date: May 3, 1775
Denomination: 1 Shilling
Friedberg #: RI-177
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 12
Comments: “Splits, Tears, Minor Damage, Backed, Repaired”