Shilling
PrinterPrinted by
Timothy Green II
(American, 1737 - 1796)
Date1776
Mediumpaper with engraved borders and typeset text
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 1/2 × 2 13/16in. (8.9 × 7.1cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Dorry H. Swope
Object number2018.53.2385
DescriptionBanknote with engraved borders and typeset text, one shilling, serial number 1462, printed by Timothy Green, New London, 1776. The front of each note has text detailing the legality of the note and features the seal of the colony with three grapevines, a hand that points to the left, and the abbreviated motto "QUI TRAN SUST." The reverse features an engraved border and text detailing the worth of the banknote [one shilling] and the name of the printer [Timothy Green]. The reverse is marked “Registered” and signed by Comptroller J. Porter in red ink.
Status
Not on view
Timothy Mather Allyn
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