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12 pounds


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Type Currency
Title 12 pounds
Date April 1, 1773
Country United States
Grade Very Fine 30
Service PCGS
Denomination 12 pounds
Description Virginia April 1, 1773 12 Pounds James River Bank Form Fr. VA-66. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This was the highest denomination James River Bank Form from the April 1, 1773 issue and only 600 notes were authorized. The usual trio of signatures is seen: Peyton Randolph, John Blair, and Robert Carter Nicholas. It is nicely balanced size on all sides with perfect face-to-back registration. An attractive example and noted with "Small Splits, Tears, and Repairs." A difficult high denomination to obtain. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $1762.50. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18218. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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