Currency collection, 1746-1877.

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Currency collection, 1746-1877.

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This collection contains early paper currency issued by Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Delaware, Georgia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Virginia as well as the Continental Congress. Different kinds of paper were used, some with watermarks, some with mica chips and blue threads. Red and black inks were used at times. The signers were authorized to sign sheets for only a specified time period. Redeemed currency carries a second signature and usually features a hole or slash. Ornamental designs were used several times.

.3 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

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