One Ninth of a Dollar, Maryland
DateJanuary 1, 1770
Artist/Maker
Ann Phillipp Green
Artist/Maker
William Sandys Green
Dimensions3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family
Object number1994-210,389
DescriptionCurrency. "MARYLAND. One ninth of a DOLLAR. This indented BILL of One Ninth of a Dollar, shall entitle the Bearer hereof to receive Bills of Exchange payable in London, or Gold and Silver, at the Rate of Four Shillings and Sixpence Ster/ling per Dollar for the said BILL , ac/cording to the Directions of and Act of Assem/bly of Maryland. Dated in Annapolis, this first Day of March ANNO DOMINI 1770." Printed on the front. "R COUDEN. J CLAPHAM." In ink on the front. "ONE NINTH of a DOLLAR. Equal to 6d. Sterling. ANNAPOLIS. Printed by ANNE CATHARINE and W: GREEN. 'Tis Death to Counterfeit." Printed on back.Signatures: "R COUDEN. J CLAPHAM."
Serial Number: "17446".
MarkingsSignatures: "R COUDEN. J CLAPHAM." Serial Number: "17446".
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