Rhode Island Colonial Note Fr#RI-297 May, 1786 10s PMG 50 *Eye Appeal*
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick and Barber and features a typeset design with an elaborate border and the Rhode Island State Arms on the left center. Higher denominations such as this 10 Shilling note have an elaborately printed back stating “Death to Counterfeit”. 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. Gorgeous and crisp note with large margins. High eye appeal for the grade of 50.
Signers: Jonathan Hazard, N. Knight
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick and Barber and features a typeset design with an elaborate border and the Rhode Island State Arms on the left center. Higher denominations such as this 10 Shilling note have an elaborately printed back stating “Death to Counterfeit”. 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. Gorgeous and crisp note with large margins. High eye appeal for the grade of 50.
Signers: Jonathan Hazard, N. Knight
This 1786 late issue Rhode Island note was printed by Southwick and Barber and features a typeset design with an elaborate border and the Rhode Island State Arms on the left center. Higher denominations such as this 10 Shilling note have an elaborately printed back stating “Death to Counterfeit”. 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. Gorgeous and crisp note with large margins. High eye appeal for the grade of 50.
Signers: Jonathan Hazard, N. Knight
Date: May, 1786
Denomination: 10 Shillings
Friedberg #: RI-297
State: Rhode Island
Certification: PMG
Grade: 50
Comments: “Tear Repair”