 Colony of the Massachusetts Bay. August 18, 1775. Six Shillings. No.90. Payable on August 18, 1778. Signed by Wheeler and Plympton. Revere Sword in Hand Note. Printed on rigid, thick stock. 75mm by 104mm. A third amazing Sword in Hand note in ''as issued'' state of preservation. No public auction in the modern era, to our knowledge, has offered this many incredible condition Sword in Hand notes. This may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain the finest notes before a strict condition census is compiled by the present generation of collectors whose sophistication has recognized such notes as national numismatic treasures.
The bottom edge is untrimmed and shows its natural deckling. The upper left and lower right corners are lightly ''dinged'' during their collector handling over the past century. These miscues are so slight as to be completely ignored and the note should be classified as Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Brightest paper surfaces, well signed and a very early plate state with rich details on the back. There is a very faint foxing patch on the back over the Latin 'QUIE..'. Boyd's pencil code, ''ryxx'', on the verso. Museum Caliber and of the greatest importance.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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