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Auction: 344 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at Grand Hyatt, NY INC
Lot: 1742

Virginia, VA-77b, July 17, 1775, Twenty Shillings - One Pound, Very Fine. With minor fold splits near the left end. No. 13/2231. A nice example of the larger format notes engraved by Ashby, whose engraved signature is hidden in the counterfoil, not far from the "DEATH TO COUNTERFEIT, " warning.The seal at the top, the printed text, and the handwritten signatures are all clearly executed.The Treasurer of Virginia signs on the back. A very nice example of this distinctive type. Ex Early American History Auctions June 2012 mail bid auction.

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