1786 40 Shillings Rhode Island May 1786 AU-53 EPQ PMG (Fr#RI-300)

• A great piece of history in this colonial currency note from the state of Rhode Island dated as May 1786.
• The denomination is 40 shillings.
• Note will come in an inert Mylar currency holder by PMG.
• Graded Almost Uncirculated-53 EPQ by PMG.
• Comments: Exceptional Paper Quality.
• Face: Denomination with the obligation printed in black.
• Back: An ominous warning "Death to Counterfeit." Printed by Southwick and Barber.
• Signatures: N. Knight, Samuel Allen. Friedberg #R1-300.

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This note will make a nice addition to any colonial currency collection. Colonial issues preceded the continental notes by many decades, and some are quite rare. These notes are in demand among collectors and rising in value due to the limited numbers printed by Hall and Sellers of Philadelphia. That firm was formerly known as Benjamin Franklin and Hall. Interestingly, you can see pieces of mica and blue threads mixed into the paper to deter counterfeiting.