 Massachusetts State. 1779. One Shilling and Six Pence. No.1947. Signed by Brown. Revere and Fleet Rising Sun Note. Printed on rigid, thick stock. 65mm by 75mm. Standard face and back styles for the issue. There is variance, particularly the location of the Rising Sun vignette and its detailing on a particular denomination.
The face with obligation texts that are enclosed within side pattern borders with a flowing banner across the top with 'MASSA/CHUSETTS/STATE', and along the bottom a border frame with written denomination within. The Rising Sun vignette in square with 'RISING' underneath, sun details vary according to denomination. The back, printed by Fleet, with pine tree at the center, denomination across the top and 'BOSTON [Gothic font], 1779' below. All this enclosed within pattern border.
This Two Shillings with face vignette at the right, the sun over left sloping mountain and exhibiting fine point details in the sun. Fine Plus. Strong for the grade, but quarter folded and other handling. Well inked on both sides with the face very sharp. Multiple pinholes in the center. A very clean and natural type note from the series.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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