Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-209 November 6, 1775 9d PCGS 12 *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 boarder above the serial number. 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 9 Pence note are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John G Wanton
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 boarder above the serial number. 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 9 Pence note are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John G Wanton
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 boarder above the serial number. 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 9 Pence note are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John G Wanton
Date: November 6, 1775
Denomination: 9 Pence
Friedberg #: RI-209
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 12
Comments: “Splits, Tape Repairs”