Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-269 May 22, 1777 $1/8 PCGS 40 *Finest Known*
The notes of the May 22, 1777 Rhode Island issue had the primary purpose of relieving the shortage of small change currency. Printed with a minimalistic typeset and ornamental border design with blank backs. Incredibly scarce low denomination note. Of the 15,000 originally printed, only 18 are known to exist today. Lovely XF example with high eye appeal incredibly tough to find this nice, finest known example TOP POP.
Signers: Welcome Arnold
The notes of the May 22, 1777 Rhode Island issue had the primary purpose of relieving the shortage of small change currency. Printed with a minimalistic typeset and ornamental border design with blank backs. Incredibly scarce low denomination note. Of the 15,000 originally printed, only 18 are known to exist today. Lovely XF example with high eye appeal incredibly tough to find this nice, finest known example TOP POP.
Signers: Welcome Arnold
The notes of the May 22, 1777 Rhode Island issue had the primary purpose of relieving the shortage of small change currency. Printed with a minimalistic typeset and ornamental border design with blank backs. Incredibly scarce low denomination note. Of the 15,000 originally printed, only 18 are known to exist today. Lovely XF example with high eye appeal incredibly tough to find this nice, finest known example TOP POP.
Signers: Welcome Arnold
Date: May 22, 1777
Denomination: $1/8
Friedberg #: RI-269
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 40
Comments: “Restorations”