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Georgia colonial currency for the '...support of Continental troops...'



Item # 704901

June 08, 1777

Georgia colonial currency date of June 8th, 1777 in the amount of 3 shillings 4 pence. It reads: "Georgia. 1777  This Certificate, for the support of the Continental Troops & other Expences of Government, entities the bearer to Two Thirds Of A Dollar, in Continental Currency..." with 2 signatures. Measures 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches, minnow loss to the lower left affects the border only, blank on the reverse, nice condition.

AI notes: A 1777 Georgia Colonial Currency Certificate is a rare and historically significant piece of Revolutionary War-era paper money issued by the state of Georgia to fund the war effort. Typically printed on rag paper, these notes feature typeset text, hand signatures, serial numbers, and often a red or black seal with a Latin motto. Denominations vary, and some include anti-counterfeiting designs. Though they became worthless after the war, today they are highly collectible, with values depending on rarity, condition, and authenticity—often ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

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