This small size July 17, 1775 note was printed on thick rag paper containing blue threads. The engraving and printing of these notes were done by William Waddill and Robert Scot. Scot went on to be the first engraver at the first U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The state arms and detailed borders can be seen on the front with a blank reverse. Wholesome VF example and very scarce. Of 16,674 originally printed, only 29 are known to exist today.
This small size July 17, 1775 note was printed on thick rag paper containing blue threads. The engraving and printing of these notes were done by William Waddill and Robert Scot. Scot went on to be the first engraver at the first U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The state arms and detailed borders can be seen on the front with a blank reverse. Wholesome VF example and very scarce. Of 16,674 originally printed, only 29 are known to exist today.
Date: July 17, 1775
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: VA-77a
State: Virginia
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very fine 22
Comments: “Split”
