Virginia Colonial Note Fr#VA-140a May 4, 1778 $1/6 PCGS 20 *Only 2 Known*
The May 4, 1778 Virginia notes with printed dates, such as this one, had newly engraved boarder cuts and state insignia compared to the May 4, 1778 hand written date issue. Beneath the state insignia is the Latin motto “SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS” (Ever thus to tyrants) can be seen. This note was printed on very thin paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. This $1/6 bill was the lowest denomination of the issue, implying that these bills were heavily used and circulated as small change. Only one other example is known to exist, it is graded a PCGS 30 and last sold for $2350, making this example a fantastic value. Beautiful light paper and relatively bold ink for the grade. Previously a part of the renowned Ford-Boyd Collection.
Signers: L. Wood
The May 4, 1778 Virginia notes with printed dates, such as this one, had newly engraved boarder cuts and state insignia compared to the May 4, 1778 hand written date issue. Beneath the state insignia is the Latin motto “SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS” (Ever thus to tyrants) can be seen. This note was printed on very thin paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. This $1/6 bill was the lowest denomination of the issue, implying that these bills were heavily used and circulated as small change. Only one other example is known to exist, it is graded a PCGS 30 and last sold for $2350, making this example a fantastic value. Beautiful light paper and relatively bold ink for the grade. Previously a part of the renowned Ford-Boyd Collection.
Signers: L. Wood
The May 4, 1778 Virginia notes with printed dates, such as this one, had newly engraved boarder cuts and state insignia compared to the May 4, 1778 hand written date issue. Beneath the state insignia is the Latin motto “SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS” (Ever thus to tyrants) can be seen. This note was printed on very thin paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. This $1/6 bill was the lowest denomination of the issue, implying that these bills were heavily used and circulated as small change. Only one other example is known to exist, it is graded a PCGS 30 and last sold for $2350, making this example a fantastic value. Beautiful light paper and relatively bold ink for the grade. Previously a part of the renowned Ford-Boyd Collection.
Signers: L. Wood
Date: May 4, 1778
Denomination: $1/6
Friedberg #: VA-140a
State: Virginia
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 20
Comments: “Repairs”