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 top border. This issue is incredibly scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this were printed with a blank back. This 1 Shilling note was the third lowest denomination. Very scarce with low sirvivability, of the 10,000 originally printed only 9 are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $2250 in VF. Lovely example withgreat legibility usually seen in tattered condition. Previously a part of the Midnight Ride Collection, which is known for hosting notes with high eye appeal. This VF20 example sits at the top of the population report, finest known top pop. Strong addition to any colonial collection.
*Note: The PCGS holder is a bit damaged at the top edge but still intact.
Signers: Metcalfe Bowler
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 top border. This issue is incredibly scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this were printed with a blank back. This 1 Shilling note was the third lowest denomination. Very scarce with low sirvivability, of the 10,000 originally printed only 9 are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $2250 in VF. Lovely example withgreat legibility usually seen in tattered condition. Previously a part of the Midnight Ride Collection, which is known for hosting notes with high eye appeal. This VF20 example sits at the top of the population report, finest known top pop. Strong addition to any colonial collection.
*Note: The PCGS holder is a bit damaged at the top edge but still intact.
Signers: Metcalfe Bowler
Date: May 3, 1775
Denomination: 1 Shilling
Friedberg #: RI-177
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: Very Fine 20
Comments: “Repaired Center Split”
