Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-210 November 6, 1775 1s PCGS 12 *Scarce*
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 18 examples of this 1 Shilling note are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John Cole, ...
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 18 examples of this 1 Shilling note are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John Cole, ...
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 18 examples of this 1 Shilling note are known to exist today. Newman lists this note for $1500 in Fine.
Signers: John Cole, ...
Date: November 6, 1775
Denomination: 1 Shilling
Friedberg #: RI-210
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 12
Comments: “Severed, Sewn, Backed”