Twenty Shillings, Virginia, James River Bank
DateApril 1, 1773
OriginAmerica, Virginia
MediumPaper & ink
Dimensions3" x 6 1/2"
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family
Object number1994-210,890
DescriptionCurrency. 20 Shillings Currency. Shillings Twenty. Virginia (James River Bank Issue).No. 60/ 6814. We R. Carter Nicholas Esq. as Treasurer of the Colony and Dominion of (and Company Bankers in) Virginia Promise (or before the tenth Day of December one thousand seven hundred and seventy five) to pay to (or) the Bearer on (demand) TWENTY SHILLINGS Current money Witness my hand this first Day of April one thousand seven hundred and seventy-three. (our Cashier) 1773." Signatures: "John Blair. B. Dandridge. Robert Carter Nicholas Treas." On back: "TWENTY SHILLINGS. DEATH TO COUNTERFEIT" in right lower corner. "240 PENCE" in lower left corner.Signatures: "Dandridge. Blair. Nicholas"
Serial Number: "60/6814"
Notes; John Blair was a signer of the Constitution. The printing on the reverse of this note was done in Williamsburg.Mark(s)Signatures: "Dandridge. Blair. Nicholas" Serial Number: "60/6814"
November 21, 1708
