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Lot 89050


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Type Currency
Title Lot 89050
Date March 1, 1770
Country United States
Denomination $1/9
Description State of Georgia October 16, 1786 2 Shillings 6 Pence Fr. GA-128. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. This is a very distinctive, later State-issued note printed by John E. Smith in Augusta from an intricate Abernathie-engraved plate. At the upper left is a vignette of the 1777 Georgia Constitution and the motto PRO BONO PUBLICO (For the public good). Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants and Damage on Corners." Fully issued and well printed. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $517.00.

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