Virginia Colonial Note Fr#VA-144b May 4, 1778 $1 PCGS 20 *2 Known TOP POP*
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 thick rag paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. This $1 bill is extremely scarce with only 1 other example is known to exist. This note is TOP POP finest known with the other known example being graded a PMG 10 with mounting remnants. Gorgeous problem free rarity. 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 thick rag paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. This $1 bill is extremely scarce with only 1 other example is known to exist. This note is TOP POP finest known with the other known example being graded a PMG 10 with mounting remnants. Gorgeous problem free rarity. 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 thick rag paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. This $1 bill is extremely scarce with only 1 other example is known to exist. This note is TOP POP finest known with the other known example being graded a PMG 10 with mounting remnants. Gorgeous problem free rarity. Previously a part of the renowned Ford-Boyd Collection.
Signers: L. Wood
Date: May 4, 1778
Denomination: $1
Friedberg #: VA-144b
State: Virginia
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 20
Comments: None