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Pillar of the Community
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I'm new here and was wondering how realistic financially it was to collect some nice examples of colonial currency. I have a two pieces currently and was wondering how rare it was because I have not seen many of them although I have seen some obvious fakes out there. Is there any good books or websites that you would recommend and what price range to the more common Revolutionary War era sell for? Below is one example that I own, sorry for the poor pictures I'm still getting a hang of this. It is in a PCGS holder so that might account for some of the glare. Thanks, Joe2007  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is awesome, I can not help with information, but am curious about the responses.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks, I mostly collect coins with the exception of a few pieces of fractional currency but when I saw this at a local coin shop. I could not pass up the chance of owning something printed by John Dunlap's print shop which also printed some of the first copies of the Declaration of Independence (1776) & copies of the Constitution for the Constitutional Convention in 1778.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Sorry I can't help you much as this is an area I am not very familiar with. Your note looks like a nice one. I can't say how rare your particular note is but from what I have seen, it appears that colonial notes and continental currency as a whole are not particular rare but there are exceptions. At most shows that I go to, there is usually at least one dealer with a least one stack of them. |
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Valued Member
United States
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http://www.amazon.com/Early-Paper-M...p/0873414152 is a must have! Collecting colonial currency is a really great and rewarding hobby. It was all full of incredible symbolism, with really interesting art. Much of it can be done at affordable prices. You could even pick up notes with notable signers, including several who signed the Dec. of Ind.. That particular note that you signed is pretty interesting to me, specifically with the "Tis death to counterfeit" warning. Also, it was printed by John Dunlap, who is the fella responsible for printing the first copies of the Declaration of Independence (which were called Dunlap Broadsides). Definitely a hobby worth pursuing. I have about 6 or 7 notes myself.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks for the reference book suggestion sounds like something I need before I get too deep into this, I really look forward to finding some more colonial notes!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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,Joe2007! Nice groat. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Colonial paper currency was first used because the British wouldn't let the colonies
have coinage(printer and inventor Benjamin Franklin introduced the concept of paper
notes to the colonies...signers of these notes were usually successful businessmen and
colonial leaders... often the same notes contained signatures of patriots and supporters of the Crown.
I am trying to collect examples of each of the original 13 colonies...your note pictured is from Pennsylvania
and looks to be in very fine condition value around $85. notes from the other colonies are much more costly
and you will need to spend between $150 and $500 for each average note. Also you can collect continental notes which were issued to fund the war for independence(revolutionary war).Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have that book and it is a great book to have. I bought one used. Much cheaper than buying it new.
These notes are great to collect. I just have one so far, that I bought a couple of years ago. They are expensive to collect.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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more colonial pics please!
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Bedrock of the Community
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If you are going to collect in this interesting and historical area, ALWAYS be vigilant of fakes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sorry for the blurry obverse. Only have two of these so far but am on the hunt for more. I'm going to have to make it to a major coin show and budget some funds to pick up a few more. Thanks for the tips.   Edited by Joe2007
05/29/2012 12:06 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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nice New Jersey note...notice paper pull on reverse from earlier collector's hinge.
issued just a few months before the Declaration of Independence!
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow, is that a John Hart signature on that Jersey note? Interested in selling/trading it?
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Posted 03/17/2012 3:16 pm
