Colony of the Massachusetts Bay. August 18, 1775. Four Shillings. No.[illegible]. Payable on August 18, 1778. Signed by Palmer. Revere Sword in Hand Note. Printed on moderately coarse stock. 81mm by 102mm. A second rare lower denomination Sword in Hand. Plate weakness on the '1778' of the due date. Fine to Very Fine. A very solid note with superior margins on both sides. The bottom is also wide, but is curved inwards at the left. The horizontal crease is sharp, but only split at the sides. Left side strip repair on the back and another short repair at the right. Some surface soiling, but fairly bright on both sides for the grade. An excellent type note for the technical grade.
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