Vermont Colonial Note Fr#VT-6 February, 1781 20s PMG 12 *Holy Grail*
This stunning Vermont note was printed on thin weak paper by Judah P. Spooner and Timothy Green III at Westminster. The engraved seal features 13 links joined together and one loose link showcasing Vermont’s distaste to being excluded from being one of the original colonies that were granted statehood. The emblem is encircled by the motto “VERMONT CALLS FOR JUSTICE”. This 20 Shilling variety has a larger seal and a balance to represent justice. 25,155 Pounds in legal tender bills were authorized by the Act of April 14, 1781 with the purpose of funding the war. When printed, these bills were erroneously dated February, 1781. This error was ratified and the legal tender status of these bills was revoked by June 1, 1782, although they could still be used for tax payments. With the treasury being denied the right to recirculate these bills, a committee was appointed to burn them; contributing to the immense scarcity of Vermont colonial notes. Striking example with fantastic legibility, eye appeal and signatures. Fit for any elite Colonial collector or 14 Colony set.
Signers: Thomas Porter, John Fasset
This stunning Vermont note was printed on thin weak paper by Judah P. Spooner and Timothy Green III at Westminster. The engraved seal features 13 links joined together and one loose link showcasing Vermont’s distaste to being excluded from being one of the original colonies that were granted statehood. The emblem is encircled by the motto “VERMONT CALLS FOR JUSTICE”. This 20 Shilling variety has a larger seal and a balance to represent justice. 25,155 Pounds in legal tender bills were authorized by the Act of April 14, 1781 with the purpose of funding the war. When printed, these bills were erroneously dated February, 1781. This error was ratified and the legal tender status of these bills was revoked by June 1, 1782, although they could still be used for tax payments. With the treasury being denied the right to recirculate these bills, a committee was appointed to burn them; contributing to the immense scarcity of Vermont colonial notes. Striking example with fantastic legibility, eye appeal and signatures. Fit for any elite Colonial collector or 14 Colony set.
Signers: Thomas Porter, John Fasset
This stunning Vermont note was printed on thin weak paper by Judah P. Spooner and Timothy Green III at Westminster. The engraved seal features 13 links joined together and one loose link showcasing Vermont’s distaste to being excluded from being one of the original colonies that were granted statehood. The emblem is encircled by the motto “VERMONT CALLS FOR JUSTICE”. This 20 Shilling variety has a larger seal and a balance to represent justice. 25,155 Pounds in legal tender bills were authorized by the Act of April 14, 1781 with the purpose of funding the war. When printed, these bills were erroneously dated February, 1781. This error was ratified and the legal tender status of these bills was revoked by June 1, 1782, although they could still be used for tax payments. With the treasury being denied the right to recirculate these bills, a committee was appointed to burn them; contributing to the immense scarcity of Vermont colonial notes. Striking example with fantastic legibility, eye appeal and signatures. Fit for any elite Colonial collector or 14 Colony set.
Signers: Thomas Porter, John Fasset
Date: February, 1781
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: VT-6
State: Vermont
Certification: PMG
Grade: 12
Comments: “Repaired”