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Auction: 314 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 122

New Hampshire. Province of New Hampshire. December 25, 1734. 12 Pence (1 Shilling). Indented engraved Promissory Note. Serial Number 719. Ornate scroll arches above PROVINCE OF N. HAMPSHIRE. Colonial Seal with pine tree and BENEFICIO COMMERCII (for the benefit of trade) at lower left. Ship on back. Boldly signed on the front by John Rindge, Theodore Atkinson and George Jaffrey. Signed on the back by Hunking Wentworth. These were sponsored by private merchants, and were redeemable in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut. VF-EF details, but there is a small piece out of the top border, and a 1" centerfold split as well. The upper right corner is missing, some ink smears are present, as made, and there are two white paper mounting remnants on the upper border. A small centerfold junction hole is mentioned merely for the sake of accuracy. Despite these shortcomings, the Colonial Seal and top border show more detail than any of the other three 12 Pence notes in this selection. Contemporary calculations on the back add Colonial charm. Ex. Henry Chapman.

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$5,500