I have recently come across a 5 shilling note dated jan 1776 printed by james adams. Values, images, and specifications for shilling coins from britain, england, ireland, scotland, wales, united kingdom. Paul revere collection at the american antiquarian society. I would like to see if they are even worth anything. Currency collection massachusetts colonial currency book i. Us colonial currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 2. Value of 20th october 1952 five shillings bank note from. Unfollow five shillings 1951 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I am on a history team, and out of sheer curiosity, i want to know the value of shillings, pence, pounds, etc. A pairing of 18th century colony of connecticut laid paper banknotes in framed glass display. The thin paper accounts for the edge damage on this tough issue. A wonderful piece of financial history, in spectacular high certified grade.
Bermuda government 20th october 1952 five shillings bill. Values, specifications, and images for australian ten shilling banknotes. There were twelve pence in a shilling, and the predecimal pound sterling was equivalent to twenty shillings or 240 pence. Both notes were printed in new london, connecticut by timothy green. Ive been wanting one of these like this for about two years now and finally got my hands on one.
When dealing with 1952 bermuda bank notes you just need to remember that high denominations are worth more money than low denominations. Scarce 1777 authentic 16 shillings pennsylvania colonial. In the thirteen british colonies that became the united states in 1776, british money. Uniface, standard size, approximately 95mm by 60mm. Bank of england 10 shillings britannia red exchange yours. Georgia 5 shillings 1776 this is the five shilling note printed by the provincial congress in 1775, and it has the crown at the lower right. Extremely rare colonial currency note connecticut 1776 one 1 shilling signed. References are taken from the banknote yearbook token publishing, devon.
Delaware january 1, 1776 five shillings us paper money. List of british banknotes and coins, with commonly used terms. Delaware colonial currency 10 ten shillings note january 1 1776. Five shilling and six pence note location of original. This note is signed by two of delawares most prominent patriots and one that became a notorious tory.
Following the outbreak of the revolution the issue was emitted as proclamation money. Pennsylvania colonial note june 18, 1764 5 shillings pmg 10. Used 50 shillings 1773 pennsylvania colonial currency. Your south carolina note is the 2nd south carolina state issue 1778. Nj 3 pound note 1776 old coins, rare pictures, founding fathers, continental. The historic nature of rarities like this may prove to help it become an outstanding financial investment. De89 5 shillings may 1, 1777 delaware colonial note pmg. Authentic one shilling new jersey colonial currency note march 25, 1776 get a great deal on this colonial currency auction presented by property room. Printed by james adams on paper containing blue fibers and mica flakes, the same paper used for continental currency.
New jersey colonial currency, 12 shilling, 1776 reverse vintage magazine, old. I would like to have information on a note of five shillings, date january 5,1776 printed by james adams. It is in very good conditon and was passed in the 15th year of the reign of his majesty george the third dated the first day of january. Extremely fine, with signatures of wister and cather. The shilling is a historical coin, and the name of a unit of modern currencies formerly used in. Image on reverse is the same american figure as the august 18, 1775 and december 7, 1775 bills of credit. These notes were engraved and printed by james adams. Authentic one shilling new jersey colonial currency note. About to set out for new yorkconduct of general wardfrys recordaffairs in carolinadisposition of the ministrytendency to independenceputnam to lead the attack on the britishthe boston loyalists and their pitiful conditionbritish vessels at newport lead to sullivans being sent there. Make offer north carolina colonial currency 1771 five shillings note bill pcgs graded.
Winning bidder will receive the exact item pictured. Shillings remained in circulation until the five pence coin was reduced in size in 1991. Antiquarian collectible books art art glass asian works collectibles decorative arts. If your colonial currency from pennsylvania is for fifteen shillings and it is from the date of october 1, 1773 and it has the serial number 5520, then what you have is a modern reproduction with. The ladies book of etiquette, and manual of politeness. The thick paper containing blue threads and mica flakes is the same paper that was used for continental currency. After the battle of lexington and concord in 1775, massachusetts was the first colony to officially issue bills of credit to finance her militia and support the war effort. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. The notes were made legal tender on september 20, 1776 and recalled by january 1, 1780. Colonial notes 3,087 continental congress issues 530 pennsylvania 499 north carolina 381 georgia 315 new york 231 maryland 229 virginia 229 new jersey 127 south carolina 114 massachusetts 93 rhode island 93 connecticut 90 delaware 56 new hampshire 52 vermont 10. The notes are placed between two glass pieces with a black wood frame. Massachusetts historical society, boston, massachusetts. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers.
From pounds to dollars journal of the american revolution. I was working on a house and found 2 5 shilling bills in the attic. Scarce 1777 authentic 16 shillings pennsylvania colonial currency note april 10, 1777 get a great deal on this 1777 16 shillings colonial currency note auction presented by property room. Value of colonial currency from pennsylvania sell old. It is in very good conditon and was passed in the 15th year of the reign of his majesty george the third dated. Five shillings gbp in 1776 had the purchasing power of about. Many members of the south african government were themselves former boers who had fought with the maritz rebels against the. North carolina five pound note 463 1778, north carolina five dollars note. Do you have a bank of england 10 shillings banknote britannia type red. March 25, 1776 six shillings new jersey colonial note nj178. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more.
This collection consists of paper currency issued by the individual states during the revolutionary war. The original large white fiver five pound note was known as five jacks and replaced in 1957 by the. Get the best deals on us colonial currency when you shop the largest online selection at. Note this historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which i can take no credit. New listing 1870 state of mississippi five dollar note. Unfollow 10 shilling note to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Us colonial currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. Floral detail at the left face, ornate seal vignette at the lower right. The maritz rebellion, also known as the boer revolt or five shilling rebellion was an armed insurrection which occurred in south africa in 1914 at the start of world war i, led by boers who supported the reestablishment of the south african republic in the transvaal. What is the value of dollar note from 17746 which are not standard note e. The sheet mate to two notes above lots 8743 and 8744. Currency paul revere collection at the american antiquarian society. Five spanish dollar note american revolution, early american, american history.
The proposed note was designed to have a portrait of george vi, the king of the united kingdom and emperor of india, displayed on its front side. Five shilling notes were first proposed in 1916, when the value of silver was estimated to become too expensive to use for making coins due to a possible decrease in australias supply of silver. Please note that all images are library pictures used only to aid identification of notes. December 1771 five shillings north carolina colonial currency pcgs very fine 25. They are exactly like the first 2 bills on that web page i am linking. Nc121 april 23, 1761 5 shillings north carolina colonial note. However, the need for paper notes did not arise, and by.