 Current Money of Virginia. March 4, 1773 (September 1773 Issue). Five Pounds. No.6/981. Signed by P.[eyton] Randolph and John Blair; countersigned on back by Robert Carter Nicholas. Printed on laid paper, nearly complete and visible 'VIRGINIA' watermark across center. Standard large format ''Ashby'' note, approximately 160mm by 120mm. Uniface, indented bill. Arms at top over denomination, ornate indent at left signed 'Ashby sculp. London'. Very Fine. A bold note with quarter folding, other light folds and some handling. Nipped upper right corner. Excellent paper body and eye appeal. Pencil mark at upper right face.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
Robert Carter Nicholas (1728-1780) was a member of the House of Burgesses (1756-1777) and Colonial Treasurer (1766-1777). At the time these notes were signed, the conservative Nicholas, though eventually favoring the Revolution, made Patrick Henry retract his ''Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death'' speech upon threat of expulsion from the House.
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