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PCGS Maryland Dec 7th, 1775 $8 FR MD-90 Colonial Currency Printed By Fredrick Green Graded f15 By PCGS. An ...
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PCGS Maryland Dec 7th, 1775 $8 FR MD-90 Colonial Currency Printed By Fredrick Green Graded f15 By PCGS. An emission of $535,111 to replace the July 26, 1775 issue and to be used for military expenses. The notes were to be payable by January 1, 1786 in gold or silver at the rate of 4s6d sterling per dollar. A new emblem was added to the back depicting an arm holding a shield (with the hand clenching the strap of the shield and holding a victory laurel) with the motto "Sub clypeo" (Behind the shield). The borders on the front were engraved in Philadelphia. The notes were printed by Frederick Green in Annapolis. Each bill had two signers and were issued in denominations of: $1/9, $1/6, $1/3, $1/2, $2/3, $1, $1 1/3, $2, $2 2/3, $4, $6 and $8.

