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 8 are known to exist today.
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 in the colony. Printed with a minimalistic typeset and ornamental border design with blank backs. Scarce note, of the 15,000 originally printed, only 8 are known to exist today.
Signers: Welcome Arnold
Date: May 22, 1777
Denomination: $1/6
Friedberg #: RI-270
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: Very Fine 25
Comments: “Repaired Center Split”
