| Description |
Virginia July 14, 1780 Uncut Full Sheet of $15-$10-$3-1/3/$20-$13-1/3-$6-2/3 Fr. VA-183-181-179/184-182-180. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. Another extremely important uncut Colonial Currency sheet that also may be unique. A dozen denominations were authorized for the issue date, all printed on very thin, tissue-like paper. The faces are typeset with obligations within the bordering, and the backs with simple denominations in block lettering at each end. Two different face plates were prepared. The notes on this sheet are printed from the "lesser" or lower-denomination array plate. The six lowest denominations are included, with the $3-1/3 and $6-2/3 notes considered extremely rare and very rare, respectively, as listed in the most recent Friedberg catalog. Noted with "Splits and Ink Erosion; Silked." The sheet was professionally conserved to protect its paper integrity from the antique silking process. Boldly printed and with a sharp face appearance. A great rarity, and a museum-caliber piece for the Virginia currency collector. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20093, realized $3360. |
