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Categories  •  Stack's October 2006 Atlanta The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection: Part 15 Colonial Paper Currency North Carolina 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act)
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8452 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Eighth of a Dollar CH AU $550.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Eighth of a Dollar. Union of Hearts the Strength...
Union of Hearts the Strength of Interests. No.14237. Signed by Ja.[mes] Kerr. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Rectangular size format, approximately 85mm by 65mm. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. The lowest denomination on the series with 100,000 notes printed. However, more of the lesser denominations would have worn out than the...  more
8453 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Fourth of a Dollar CH EF $400.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Fourth of a Dollar. Independence. No.33955....
Independence. No.33955. Signed by J.[esse] Cobb. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. A fabulous Revolutionary War motto type. An important financial-political style note from the period. There were also 100,000 notes printed using both paper types. Choice Extremely Fine. A bold and vivid note,...  more
8454 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Fourth of a Dollar CH EF $750.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Fourth of a Dollar. Independence. No.22704....
Independence. No.22704. Signed by Wm. Sharpe. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. A fabulous Revolutionary War motto type. An important financial-political style note from the period. Choice Extremely Fine. Upper right corner with bending, natural sheet edge fold in the left margin, and...  more
8455 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Half a Dollar CH CU $1,500.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Half a Dollar. Behold! A new World. No.36536....
Behold! A new World. No.36536. Signed by J.[ames] Williams. Printed on thick paper stock. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. Also, an issue with 100,000 notes printed. Most were worn out or redeemed for higher denomination notes in later issues. Many of those that exist today are split from the thick paper type used and generally are seen in lesser...  more
8456 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Dollar EF $800.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Dollar. Liberty and Peace, the Reward of virtuous...
Liberty and Peace, the Reward of virtuous Resistance. No.12686. Signed by Kerr. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. There were two different $1 note motto types and printed on both style of paper. Each type has a print figure of 31,250. Extremely Fine. An attractive example with no...  more
8457 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Dollar AU $300.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). One Dollar. Virtuous Councils the Cement of States....
Virtuous Councils the Cement of States. No.6289. Signed by Cobb. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. The second motto type used for the $1 notes. A very crisp note, basically new. About Uncirculated. However, substantial toning on both sides with some deeper foxing at the back center. All four...  more
8458 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Two Dollar EF $450.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Two Dollar. Virtuous Councils the Cement of States....
Virtuous Councils the Cement of States. No.11418. Signed by R. White. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. This was the only motto type used for the $2 notes and 25,000 notes were printed. Bright, vivid and well printed. Extremely Fine Plus. Horizontal handling along the top and bottom...  more
8459 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Four Dollars CH EF $525.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Four Dollars. A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and...
A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and wicked Ministers. No.7696. Signed by H. Machilwien and J.[oseph] Armitage. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper, but thicker stock than used on some of the lower denominations. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. An exceptional motto type and worded with incredible strength. A direct ''jab''...  more
8460 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Four Dollars CH EF $450.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Four Dollars. A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and...
A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and wicked Ministers. No.7587. Signed by M. Caswell and S. Caswell. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. This is clearly the thicker paper stock, not the coarser (''unsized thin paper''), different from the previous note. A great motto type and only 12,500 printed. Clean and...  more
8461 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Four Dollars EF $400.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Four Dollars. A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and...
A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and wicked Ministers. No.10679. Signed by B.[enjamin] Exum and Williams. Printed on dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. A third example of this great motto type and second on this type of paper. In ways, superior to the above note. Extremely Fine. Heavier bending down the...  more
8462 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars CH CU $850.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. Behold! A new World. No.44785. Signed...
Behold! A new World. No.44785. Signed by H. Machilwien and Armitage. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. There were three motto types intended for the $5 notes. The $5 ''Independence'' type listed as ''Rare'' in Newman was an error type, not intended for circulation. Each of the three issued types had a print figure of 16,666...  more
8463 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars EF $650.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and...
A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and wicked Ministers. No.34641. Signed by C. Markland and Cobb. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. The second of the three motto types used for $5 notes. This denomination certainly would have been a well used denomination in commerce. The paper type wore well,...  more
8464 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars CU $500.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and...
A Lesson to arbitrary Kings, and wicked Ministers. No.33216. Signed by R.[ichard] Cogdell and Cobb. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. A second example on the clearly thicker ''board-like'' paper stock. From the face, quite exceptional. The note is ''as issued.'' Crisp Uncirculated. There is handling...  more
8465 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars GEM UNC $950.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. The Rising STATES. No.33234. Signed...
The Rising STATES. No.33234. Signed by Cogdell and Cobb. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by JA. DAVIS, 1778'. The third motto type used on this denomination and certainly a classic political statement. Simplistic in design, yet very bold in its presentation. On eye appeal, a stunning example that should excite all Colonial note...  more
8466 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars CH AU $700.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. The Rising STATES. No.27007. Signed...
The Rising STATES. No.27007. Signed by Cogdell and Cobb. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by JA. DAVIS, 1778'. The third motto type used on this denomination and certainly a classic political statement. A second example on the thick, brighter type paper. This is another, absolute stunner. Not as well centered as the previous note,...  more
8467 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars AU $350.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. The Rising STATES. No.29569. Signed...
The Rising STATES. No.29569. Signed by Machilwien and Armitage. Printed on dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by JA. DAVIS, 1778'. The third motto type used on this denomination and certainly a classic political statement. One of the 16,666 authorized and another attractive example. A third note and also very clean and vibrant....  more
8468 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars VF $200.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Five Dollars. The Rising STATES. No.3922. Signed...
The Rising STATES. No.3922. Signed by Exum and Williams. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by JA. DAVIS, 1778'. The third motto type used on this denomination and certainly a classic political statement. This example printed on the much thinner, flexible paper. A ''soft'' paper example. Very Fine. Horizontal...  more
8469 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars CH UNC $550.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Independence. No.48740. Signed by...
Independence. No.48740. Signed by Machilwien and Armitage. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. Another classic motto type and one of three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were 16,666 notes printed of each type. A beautiful note and clearly owned by very few collectors in the past 100 plus years. About...  more
8470 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars EF $500.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Independence. No.46049. Signed by...
Independence. No.46049. Signed by M. Caswell and S. Caswell. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. A classic motto type and one of three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were 16,666 notes printed of each type. A second example on thick paper stock, slightly thinner than the previous . Extremely...  more
8471 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars CH CU $625.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Persecution the Ruin of Empires....
Persecution the Ruin of Empires. No.33556. Signed by Cobb and Armitage. Printed on dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by J. Davis, 1778'. An interesting political motto type and second of three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were also 16,666 notes printed of each type. Once again, an exceptional note that is not seen...  more
8472 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars CH EF $650.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Persecution the Ruin of Empires....
Persecution the Ruin of Empires. No.42410. Signed by Williams and Exum. Printed on thick paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by J. Davis, 1778'. A very sharp example of this classic motto type and the second of three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were 16,666 notes printed of each type. A high end note with minor circulation (if...  more
8473 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars EF $400.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Persecution the Ruin of Empires....
Persecution the Ruin of Empires. No.38420. Signed by Cogdell and Cobb. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by J. Davis, 1778'. A classic motto type and the second of three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were 16,666 notes printed of each type, divided among the different paper types. This is the coarser,...  more
8474 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars EF $400.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Union of Hearts the Strength of Interests....
Union of Hearts the Strength of Interests. No.41404. Signed by Cogdell and Cobb. Printed on dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. A classic motto type and the second of three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were 16,666 notes printed of each type. Extremely Fine. Light vertical fold and corner...  more
8475 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars EF $500.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Ten Dollars. Union of Hearts the Strength of Interests....
Union of Hearts the Strength of Interests. No.41128. Signed by Cogdell and Cobb. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. An interesting motto type and the third of the three $10 types issued on this enactment. There were also 16,666 notes printed of each type. Extremely Fine. A crisp...  more
8476 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Twenty Dollars EF $450.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Twenty Dollars. American Virtue Triumphant. No.2173....
American Virtue Triumphant. No.2173. Signed by Markland and R. White. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. This is the only motto type used on this denomination and 12,500 notes were printed. This is a tough note and the only example in the Ford-Boyd Collection. It may very well be a sleeper...  more
8477 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Twenty Five Dollars AB VF $275.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Twenty Five Dollars. Sic transit Gloria Mundi....
Sic transit Gloria Mundi. No.4352. Signed by Kerr and W.[illiam] Sharpe. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. The only $25 denomination and motto on this issue date with 10,000 printed. These may only have been printed on the thinner, coarse stock and in high grade might be rarer than some...  more
8478 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Twenty Five Dollars F $250.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Twenty Five Dollars. Sic transit Gloria Mundi....
Sic transit Gloria Mundi. No.3928. Signed by Cobb and Armitage. Printed on dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. The only $25 type with 10,000 printed. Fine or so. Soft paper, but intact. Wear around the perimeter and on the corners. Clarke pencil code on the back. Still, quite attractive for the grade...  more
8479 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Forty Dollars AU $1,600.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Forty Dollars. Freedom of Speech, and the Liberty...
Freedom of Speech, and the Liberty of the Press. No.3117. Signed by Armitage and J.[ames] Burk. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by James Davis, 1778'. The only $40 motto type on this issue and a superb American Revolutionary War themed note. This is a rare type with only 3,125 notes printed. Not only is it a rarity, but the grade is...  more
8480 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Fifty Dollars EF $850.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Fifty Dollars. The Rising STATES. No.2604. Signed...
The Rising STATES. No.2604. Signed by Exum and Williams. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by JA. DAVIS, 1778'. Another single denomination type with the motto repeating one used also the $5 notes. Only 5,000 notes were printed, making the relative rarity higher based on the lower print total. A very sharp example. Extremely...  more
8481 State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Fifty Dollars AB EF $450.00
State of North Carolina. 1778 (August 8, 1778 Act). Fifty Dollars. The Rising STATES. No.2609. Signed...
The Rising STATES. No.2609. Signed by Exum and Williams. Printed on thinner dark coarse paper. Typeset face with ornamental borders. Pattern back design with imprint 'Printed by JA. DAVIS, 1778'. A second example of this single denomination type with the motto repeating one used also the $5 notes. Only 5,000 notes were printed. Like the previous note, quite attractive. About Extremely Fine....  more
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