Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-291 May, 1786 9 Pence PCGS 63
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick and Barber and features a typeset design with an elaborate boarder and the Rhode Island State Arms on the left center. Lower denominations such as this 9 Pence note have a blank back. This issue was riddled with depreciation, by 1789 these notes only carried 10% of their original value. Consequently, over 96% of this issue was burned by the state between 1793 and 1803. This example has fantastic eye appeal and was a part of the coveted Eric P. Newman Collection.
Signers: Samuel Allen, Job Comstock
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick and Barber and features a typeset design with an elaborate boarder and the Rhode Island State Arms on the left center. Lower denominations such as this 9 Pence note have a blank back. This issue was riddled with depreciation, by 1789 these notes only carried 10% of their original value. Consequently, over 96% of this issue was burned by the state between 1793 and 1803. This example has fantastic eye appeal and was a part of the coveted Eric P. Newman Collection.
Signers: Samuel Allen, Job Comstock
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick and Barber and features a typeset design with an elaborate boarder and the Rhode Island State Arms on the left center. Lower denominations such as this 9 Pence note have a blank back. This issue was riddled with depreciation, by 1789 these notes only carried 10% of their original value. Consequently, over 96% of this issue was burned by the state between 1793 and 1803. This example has fantastic eye appeal and was a part of the coveted Eric P. Newman Collection.
Signers: Samuel Allen, Job Comstock
Date: May, 1786
Denomination: 9 Pence
Friedberg #: RI-291
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 63
Comments: None