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1790s £5 Connecticut Payment Note

Own a piece of early American history! These authentic £5 promissory notes were issued in promissory notes were issued in the 1790s from the State of Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, Connecticut Comptroller’s Office, signed by State Comptroller Ralph Pomeroy. Pomeroy served in the Continental Army as a First Lieutenant Ralph Pomeroy. Pomeroy served in the Continental Army as a First Lieutenant before becoming the military paymaster for the State of Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. During the war and afterward, he maintained correspondence with many of the founding fathers, most notably George Washington, Thomas Je erson, and Alexander Hamilton. The hole in the middle of the note signi es its payment. Approximately 7"x 4". #110368 $149.95

1880s Indian Head Penny 3-Coin Set

Reverse The Indian Head penny, struck from 1859 to 1909, was among America's most popular small-change coins. This 3-piece set includes an 1880, 1881, and 1882 release – an era of quick and exciting Wild West expansion! Circulated condition. #109998 $29.95

1772-1820s 1 Reale Portrait “Bit”

Among the most commonly exchanged currency of its era, the 1 reale coin equaled currency of its era, the 1 reale coin equaled approximately 12½ cents. It arrives in lightly approximately 12½ cents. It arrives in lightly circulated condition and displays the classic banner-draped pillar design, circulated condition and displays the classic banner-draped pillar design, a precursor to the U.S. dollar symbol. 1½" diameter. #105173 $79.95

1864-65 2-Cent Coin

An incredible artifact from the Civil War era, this 2-cent coin – dated 1864 or 1865 – is historic for another reason: it was the rst American currency to feature the words “In God We Trust” (though, due to its textured design, many have the “we” rubbed clean o ). This coveted coin, minted for only a decade, still features its striking shield imagery! 95% copper. Circulated condition. 23mm diameter. #104765 $69.95

1899 $1 “Black Eagle” Silver Certificate

Known as the “Black Eagle,” despite Lincoln and Grant also appearing next to the noble bird, the 1899 $1 silver certificate is an exciting collectible among numismatic enthusiasts! Revered as a “horse blanket note” for its large size, it was first available just before the turn of the 20th century. Circulated. 7½"x 3¼". #102681 $225.95

1864 $30 Confederate Confederate Bond Bond

Redemption dates vary. Issued in 1864, this authentic $30 Confederate bond this authentic Confederate bond coupon – which originally came as a sheet coupon – which originally came as a sheet of 60, sold for $1,000, and was returned within six months for $1,800 – features the sign-ature of the Register of the Treasury, Robert Tyler (son of President John Tyler). This certificate miraculously survived the end of the war, as most of its kind were destroyed after the fall of the South. 3"x1½". #101352 $14.95

1874 50-Cent Fractional Note Fractional Note

Part of the very last series of fractional notes ever released by the United

States, this genuine 50cent artifact – issued just after cent artifact – issued just after the Civil War, in 1874 – features the Civil War, in 1874 – features a portrait image of former a portrait image of former

Treasury Secretary, William Treasury Secretary, William

Crawford. 4¼"x 2". Circulated condition. #109142 $99.95

1862 Niagara Falls 5-Cent Note

An obsolete banknote from the Civil War, this genuine 1862 5-cent artifact 1862 5-cent artifact was issued by the J.D. Hamlin’s Banking House in Niagara Falls – located, of was issued by the J.D. Hamlin’s Banking House in Niagara Falls – located, of course, in New York, which sent more Union troops into battle than any other state. This rare currency item comes in circulated condition, signed by a banking representative of the era. 6"x 2½". #108224 $59.95

Admiral Gardner Shipwreck Coin

Sailing from London to the East Indies in a treacherous 1809 storm, the Admiral Gardner – carrying 46 tons of copper coins – shipwrecked just 80 miles o the British coast. It sat untouched until 1984, when a team of salvagers recovered a small portion of the buried “treasure coins.” Own a piece of classic nautical history with this scarce 10-cash coin from the reclaimed hoard which still displays its ornate details after more than 170 years under the sea! 25mm diameter. #102359 $79.95

1726-1794 Dutch “New York Penny” Coin

One of the oldest coins to exchange hands to exchange hands during the colonial during the colonial and revolutionary and revolutionary years of America, this one-duit coin – this one-duit coin – nicknamed the "New nicknamed the "New York Penny" – was used as currency when New Amsterdam became New York. Arrives in a handsome, 11"x 7½" display folder with a certificate of authenticity. 19mm diameter. #M652300 $19.95