New Jersey Colonial 3 Shilling 9 Pence Note January 9 1781 PMG 53 PPQ

Description

A Historic Piece

New Jersey Colonial 3 shillings 9 pence note from January 9, 1781 is a rare and historic piece of currency.

Graded as PMG 53 PPQ, this note is in excellent condition and next to the highest grade known of this particular issue.

What makes it historic?

Featuring the signature of David Brearley, a prominent figure in early American history who signed the US Constitution, this note holds significant historical value. Also, Philemon Dickinson, a states man and important revolutionary in his own right and younger brother to founding father John Dickinson.

Signed by:
David Brearley – NJ Supreme Court Chief Justice. Officer in the New Jersey militia which played an important part in the revolution. Representative to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and signer of the document along with 38 others.

Philemon Dickinson played an important part in the Revolutionary War and was appointed to command the entire New Jersey Militia in 1777. He represented the State of Delaware at the 1782 -1783 Continental Convention. Owning property in both states, he sat in the New Jersey Legislature as a Senator from 1790-1793.

Whether you are a collector of colonial currency or a history enthusiast, this New Jersey Colonial 3 Shilling 9 Pence Note is an important item. Brearley is not a well known figure but he was a founding father of our country and seemed to possess wisdom beyond his short 45 year life.