The notes of the May 22, 1777 Rhode Island issue had the primary purpose of relieving the shortage of small change currency in the colony. Printed with a minimalistic typeset and ornamental border design with blank backs. Scarce note, of the 15,000 originally printed, only 18 are known to exist today. High eye appeal for the grade with strong embossing.
Signers: Theodore Foster
The notes of the May 22, 1777 Rhode Island issue had the primary purpose of relieving the shortage of small change currency in the colony. Printed with a minimalistic typeset and ornamental border design with blank backs. Scarce note, of the 15,000 originally printed, only 18 are known to exist today. High eye appeal for the grade with strong embossing.
Signers: Theodore Foster
Date: May 22, 1777
Denomination: $1/8
Friedberg #: RI-269
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 25
Comments: “Edge Damage, Previously Mounted”
