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January 7, 1791 2d


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Type Currency
Title January 7, 1791 2d
Date January 7, 1791
Country United States
Denomination 2d
Description

New Brunswick, (New Jersey) - City of New Brunswick Jan. 7, 1791 2 Pence Fr. NJ-225, Newman page 267, Wait 1656. PCGS Very Fine 20 Apparent. A pence-denominated change bill from this series, which was payable up to five years after the date. Ornamental frames are on both sides with texts. Signed by John Plum on the face. The imprint of Blauvelt is on the back. Noted with some "Minor Rust Stains." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2016), lot 86149. (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $317.25.

Early Paper Money of America description:

City of New Brunswick / January 7, 1791

Small change notes approved by the Common Council of the City of New Brunswick with a due date of Jan. 1, 1796. Signed by John Plum as commissioner. Printed by A. Blauvelt. The March 10, 1796 issue replaced this issue.

Denominations: 1d, 2d, 3d

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