| Description |
Virginia July 17, 1775 2 Shillings 6 Pence Small Ordinance Fr. VA-72a. PCGS About New 50. This issued 2 shillings & 6 pence, or half a crown, note from the small ordinance would make a perfect companion to the "test" note previous. Well printed and sharply detailed. This plate variant has the spelling SIXPENCE in the second line of the obligation (as opposed to "Six Pence"). Signed by King. Blue fibers attest to the originality of this attractive example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20039, realized $1440. |
