1780 July 2, $2 Rhode Island Colonial Note FR#RI-283 PMG AU58 EPQ
1780 July 2, $2 Rhode Island Colonial Note FR#RI-283 PMG AU58 EPQ
Product Description:
An exceptional survivor from the Revolutionary War era, this 1780 July 2 $2 Rhode Island Colonial Note (Fr. RI-283) comes certified by PMG as AU 58 with the coveted EPQ designation. Issued at the height of America’s fight for independence and backed by the State of Rhode Island under the United States–guaranteed 1780 emission, this note bridges early American finance and the birth of a nation. With eye appeal approaching Uncirculated and fully original paper, it offers both historical gravitas and top-tier collectibility.
Key features:
- Date and denomination: July 2, 1780 — Two Dollars, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
- Certification: PMG AU 58 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), confirming originality and superior surfaces
- Catalog reference: Fr. RI-283 (Rhode Island issue)
- Condition highlights: Crisp, well-inked devices, strong paper integrity, and minimal handling consistent with high-end AU
- Historical context: Part of the U.S.-guaranteed 1780 state emissions used to finance the Revolutionary War, typically hand-signed and serial-numbered on laid paper
- Collectibility: Scarce high-grade example of Rhode Island colonial currency, prized for its EPQ status and near-Uncirculated eye appeal
- Revolutionary War provenance: A tangible link to wartime fiscal policy and state-issued credit backed by the nascent United States.
- Condition rarity: Many survivors show heavy circulation or repairs; AU 58 EPQ places this piece in an elite tier for originality and overall look.
- Display-worthy: Sharp printing and authentic, unmolested paper make it a standout in any Colonial or early American paper money cabinet.
Why collectors want it:
Ideal for advanced numismatists seeking a premium, certified Colonial note and for newer collectors looking for a historically significant, investment-caliber piece with outstanding presentation. Secure a certified PMG AU 58 EPQ example of Rhode Island’s 1780 $2—an enduring artifact of America’s financial foundations.
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| Grading Service | PMG |
| Grade | AU58 |
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| Year | 1780 |
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