Colonial currency is paper money that was issued in North America, prior to the Revolutionary War, while the colonies were still under Great Britain’s rule. Colonial money was first issued in 1690 by the original 13 colonies and the state of Vermont, and printed through the late 1700’s.
Colonial Notes
Denom | State | Date | State No | Grade | Price |
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2 Shillings and 6 Pence | Georgia | October 16, 1786 | 128 | PMG 40 | $1845 |
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2 Shillings and 6 Pence | Pennsylvania | 4/3/1772 | 157 | VF | $325 |
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Two shillings and six-pence PA colonial is problem free and fully issued. Margins all around on front and back. View Note | ||||
20 Shillings | Pennsylvania | October 1, 1773 | 169 | PMG 61 | $375 |
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An uncirculated example from Pennsylvania with clear signatures and serial number and vivid red/black inks. PMG notes “erasures” on reverse. View Note | ||||
6 Pence | Rhode Island | 1786 | 290 | VF | $285 |
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Newport, Rhode Island. Six Pence dated 1786. Nicely inked with clear signatures. View Note | ||||
1 Pound | North Carolina | 12/1771 | 139 | Gem | $345 |
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As lovely a Colonial as one can find. A bright North Carolina One Pound example with four bold signatures, clear […] View Note |