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Auction: 314 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 123

New Hampshire. Province of New Hampshire. December 25, 1734. 2 Shillings. Indented engraved Promissory Note. Serial Number 2457. Ornate scroll in the upper corners. PROVINCE OF N. HAMPSHIRE in an oval frame. Colonial Seal with tree that is larger than the one on the 12 Pence denomination, and BENEFICIO COMMERCII (for the benefit of trade) at lower left. Ship on back. Boldly signed on the front by Theodore Atkinson, John Rindge, and Joshua Peirce. Signed on the back by Hunking Wentworth. These were sponsored by private merchants, and were redeemable in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut. Essentially EF, with a small split at the top, reinforced with a small piece of paper tape, and several minor holes at fold junctions. The four corners are rounded, and there are two stamp mounting hinges on the back at right. Boldly printed and very pleasing. Ex. Henry Chapman.

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$7,250