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Type Currency
Title 3 pounds
Date April 1, 1773
Country United States
Grade Very Fine 35
Service PCGS
Denomination 3 pounds
Description Virginia April 1, 1773 3 Pounds James River Bank Form Fr. VA-63. PCGS Very Fine 35. The James River Bank forms from Virginia are another rather unique looking series of notes. They were issued in two series, with those from April 1, 1773 scarcer. The face shows an indenting pattern and a small ship vignette at the left. Fine engraved texts are across the notes, with blank spaces for the handwritten denominations. Printed backs feature ornamental bordering and the counterfeit warning. The blank notes, prior to being filled in for issuance, were in books of 100 notes. This is a superb type note from the series, and virtually at the top of the condition ladder. Very vibrant, with fresh and natural paper. Signed by Peyton Randolph, John Blair, and Robert Carter Nicholas. The note appears PPQ, with the embossing of the ornamentation and warning from the back showing to the face boldly. The margining is balanced, and the wavy indent at the left is perfectly formed. This is another undervalued series of Colonial notes, especially in top grade such as this. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $2,467.50. Newman VI (Heritage Auctions, 4/2015), lot 19559. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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