 Current Money of Virginia. Act of Assembly passed May 24, 1760. Five Shillings (One Crown). No.6509. Signed by John Randolph. Printed on frailer laid paper than the earlier Acts. 79mm by 66mm. Uniface, printed in black with ornamental cuts at the sides and denomination protectors at the top and bottom. The Arms and motto EN DAT VIRGINIA QUARTAM (Behold Virginia contributes one quarter of the Arms) at the upper left. Another rare and early series. These saw hard circulation and few examples exist in any grade. About Good, split in half and reinforced from the back with thin paper. A bit dark and a chink off the top center. A cluster of pinholes in the center as well.
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