Virginia Colonial Note Fr#VA-141a May 4, 1778 $1/4 PCGS 35 *Only 4 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 bold 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 $1/4 bill was the second lowest denomination of the issue, implying that these bills were heavily used and circulated as small change. Only 3 other examples are known to exist, with this note being among the finest. Beautiful light paper and incredibly bold ink. 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 bold 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 $1/4 bill was the second lowest denomination of the issue, implying that these bills were heavily used and circulated as small change. Only 3 other examples are known to exist, with this note being among the finest. Beautiful light paper and incredibly bold ink. 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 bold 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 $1/4 bill was the second lowest denomination of the issue, implying that these bills were heavily used and circulated as small change. Only 3 other examples are known to exist, with this note being among the finest. Beautiful light paper and incredibly bold ink. Previously a part of the renowned Ford-Boyd Collection.
Signers: L. Wood
Date: May 4, 1778
Denomination: $1/4
Friedberg #: VA-141a
State: Virginia
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 35
Comments: “Repairs”