 Delaware State. May 1, 1777. Nine Pence. No.50731. Signed by R. Lockwood. Printed on sturdy stock. Small format note, approximately 60mm by 80mm. Elaborate border cuts and State Arms. Wheat sheaf back surrounded with ornamental border. Imprint 'Printed by James Adams, 1777'. A boldly impressed Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Wide and even margins seen from both sides. The corners are razor sharp. Absolutely stunning and worthy of a premium. Lightly penciled Chapman code at back upper right corner. Not particularly rare, but the highest end of the condition spectrum on this series and type.
Ex T. James Clarke Collection; Henry Chapman.
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