Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Six Pounds. No.236. Signed by Rob.[ert] Smith, Jonathan Johnston, and John Smyth. Printed on thinner, rigid paper watermarked 'NEW JERSEY'. Standard face designs with red New Jersey Arms and inside frame. An outer pattern in blue with blue texts. David Rittenhouse engraved the decorative border of this type and signed his work in fine letters. Standard leaf back in black printed by Isaac Collins. Not very rare, but always in demand due to color. A second note and this example is also bold and strong. Crisp Uncirculated. The paper quality is fully superb, but there are narrow margins and some minor trimming. Bright mica flecks and very fresh. A lovely note.
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