Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-293 May 1786 2s6d PMG 35
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick & 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 2 Shillings, 6 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. Nice problem free note.
Signers: N. Knight, Elijah Cobb
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick & 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 2 Shillings, 6 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. Nice problem free note.
Signers: N. Knight, Elijah Cobb
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick & 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 2 Shillings, 6 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. Nice problem free note.
Signers: N. Knight, Elijah Cobb
Date: May, 1786
Denomination: 2 Shillings, 6 Pence
Friedberg #: RI-293
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: None