American Currency Of The Colonial Era

It has been a while since I last posted something on here. I haven't been actively purchasing currency since the beginning of the year, although I recently did buy a $2 remainder from the Ocoee Bank of Cleveland, Tennessee.

This post however, rather than discussing a single note or bank, showcases some of the colonial notes in my collection. In the video I show colonial notes from various states including New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Rhode Island, and North Carolina. I also feature some continental currency.



City Of Troy, New York


By: Handini

Municipalities sometimes printed their own currency as evidenced by this 50 cent note from Troy, NY.

50 cents City Of Troy, New York (1862)
Obverse
Image Contribution: Handini

Mayor And Common Council, Jersey City, NJ


By: Handini

Shown below is a 10 cent note from The Mayor And Common Council of Jersey City, NJ from 1862. PCGS grades this note as an apparent Fine 15. This note was issued by the city of Jersey City, making it an interesting municipal scrip from the aggressors during the War of Northern Aggression (Civil War).

10 cents Jersey City, New Jersey (1862)
Obverse
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Image Contribution: Handini

10 cents Jersey City, New Jersey (1862)
Reverse
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Image Contribution: Handini


According to Wait, about half of the denominations are "common", while the other half is scarcer.

                  Denomination                                 Wait ID                                      Wait Rarity
                       $      .05                                        876                                                  1
                       $      .10                                        877                                                  1
                       $      .12.5                                     878                                                  6
                       $      .25                                        879                                                  6
                       $      .25                                        880                                                  1
                       $      .50                                        881                                                  6
                       $      .50                                        882                                                  2

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