Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-208 November 6, 1775 6d PCGS 6 *10 Known*
The November 6, 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 generally scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this note were printed with a blank back. Only 10 examples of this 6 Pence note are known to exist today. Incredibly rare note for under $200. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John G. Wanton, John Dexter
The November 6, 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 generally scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this note were printed with a blank back. Only 10 examples of this 6 Pence note are known to exist today. Incredibly rare note for under $200. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John G. Wanton, John Dexter
The November 6, 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 generally scarce in every denomination. Lower denominations, such as this note were printed with a blank back. Only 10 examples of this 6 Pence note are known to exist today. Incredibly rare note for under $200. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John G. Wanton, John Dexter
Date: November 6, 1775
Denomination: 6 Pence
Friedberg #: RI-208
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 6
Comments: “Splits, Backed”