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Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. May 31, 1710. Twenty Shillings. Fr. MA-34CF. PCGS

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Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England.  May 31, 1710. Twenty Shillings. Fr. MA-34CF. PCGS
SOLD
7,350.00USD+ (1,470.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 May 20 @ 17:01UTC-7 : PDT/MST
Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England. May 31, 1710. Twenty Shillings. Fr. MA-34CF. PCGS Choice Very Fine-35 Details. Restorations. As illustrated.

Description: Laid paper. Serial No. 1853. Signed by John Clark, E. Hutchinson, and Samuel Sewall. 100mm by 150mm. Scrolled vine and leaves motif at back top. Eric Newman thought this note was a Contemporary Counterfeit, about which the Ford cataloger noted this was “a ‘tall’ note, printed from a well-engraved copper plate – perhaps too well – which may condemn this counterfeit.” Formerly in a paper frame with penciled notations regarding the Bushnell collection; its removal does nothing to detract from the quality, appearance, or rarity of the note. The inking is bold, with strong red background AR monogram, equally strong signatures and serial number. The historic importance and absolute rarity of this note cannot be overstressed. It represents an opportunity, however infrequently offered, to obtain one of the earliest examples of dated paper money in what would become the United States. Any note from this issue is a rarity, and this attractive specimen will set the bidding floor on notice when it enters the auction fray.

Pedigree: Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate; Charles I. Bushnell; Stack’s sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part III, May 2004, Lot 504. (Ford Price Realized: $10,350)
FR#: MA-34CF
Grading Service: PCGS
Grade: Choice VF 35 Details
Ford Price Realized: $10,350