Six Shillings

James Adams American, born Ireland

Printer James Adams American, born Ireland

1776

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An emission of £30,000 in indented bills of credit according to the act of September 2, 1775 for 16 year mortgage loans, redeemable by January 1, 1788. The engraving of the borders, the English arms and the bundle of wheat as well as the typesetting are by James Adams. The heraldic arms are sideways on the six lowest denominations. The denominations printed were: 1s, 18d, 2s6d, 4s, 5s, 6s, 10s and 20s notes.

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Title: Six Shillings
Artist: James Adams (American (born Ireland), Londonderry 1725/30–1792 Wilmington, Delaware)
Printer: James Adams (American (born Ireland), Londonderry 1725/30–1792 Wilmington, Delaware)
Date: 1776
Medium: Engraving and letterpress
Dimensions: sheet: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 6.9 cm.)
Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
Object Number: 24.90.1545
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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