The January 15, 1776 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 border above the serial number. The reverse features detailed multilayered ornamental borders. This issue is generally very scarce in every denomination. Higher denominations such as this 20 Shilling bill had a printed back. Very desirable and tough to find Rhode Island note from 1776, key to completing a set. Incredibly rare, of 6,000 originally printed, only 8 examples are known to survive today with this PMG VF-25 being tied for the finest known, TOP POP. Lovely example with no pieces missing like usually seen and nice signatures remaining. Newman 5th edition lists this note for $2250 in VF. A high caliber addition to any colonial collection or 1776 set.
Signers: John G. Wanton, James Congdon, Welcome Arnold
The January 15, 1776 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 border above the serial number. The reverse features detailed multilayered ornamental borders. This issue is generally very scarce in every denomination. Higher denominations such as this 20 Shilling bill had a printed back. Very desirable and tough to find Rhode Island note from 1776, key to completing a set. Incredibly rare, of 6,000 originally printed, only 8 examples are known to survive today with this PMG VF-25 being tied for the finest known, TOP POP. Lovely example with no pieces missing like usually seen and nice signatures remaining. Newman 5th edition lists this note for $2250 in VF. A high caliber addition to any colonial collection or 1776 set.
Signers: John G. Wanton, James Congdon, Welcome Arnold
Date: January 15, 1776
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: RI-226
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 25
Comments: “Repaired, Stains”
