The May 4, 1778 Virginia notes with printed dates, such as this one, had newly engraved border cuts and state insignia compared to the May 4, 1778 hand written date issue. Beneath the bold state insignia is the Latin motto “SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS” (Ever thus to tyrants). This note was printed on very thin paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. Only 8 examples of this thin papered $10 note are known to survive today. Incredibly nice example with eye appeal neat low serial number 73, usually seen tattered due to thin paper.
Signers: L. Wood, James Wray
The May 4, 1778 Virginia notes with printed dates, such as this one, had newly engraved border cuts and state insignia compared to the May 4, 1778 hand written date issue. Beneath the bold state insignia is the Latin motto “SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS” (Ever thus to tyrants). This note was printed on very thin paper by A. Purdie or Clarkson & Davis. Only 8 examples of this thin papered $10 note are known to survive today. Incredibly nice example with eye appeal neat low serial number 73, usually seen tattered due to thin paper.
Signers: L. Wood, James Wray
Date: May 4, 1778
Denomination: $10
Friedberg #: VA-150a
State: Virginia
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 30
Comments: “Tears”
