VA-162 PMG 15

 

SKU: 1992115012

 

Step into Revolutionary War history with this 1778 October 5, $50 Virginia Colonial Note (FR# VA-162), certified by PMG at Fine 15. Issued as Virginia financed its wartime governance, this higher-denomination note represents a tangible link to the birth of American finance and remains a sought-after type among Colonial currency specialists and early American history collectors alike.

Highlights

• Revolutionary-era issue: October 5, 1778, Virginia treasury note
• Higher denomination $50 from the series, desirable for type and denomination sets
• PMG certified Fine 15 (F15) for assured authenticity and professional grading
• Cataloged as Friedberg VA-162, a key reference for U.S. Colonial currency
• Serial number: 7503
• Classic Colonial appeal, with circulation character consistent with the assigned grade

Why collectors value this note

• Historical significance: Printed at a pivotal moment in the American Revolution to support Virginia’s fiscal needs, this note embodies the ingenuity and urgency of wartime finance.
• Certified confidence: Encapsulation and grading by PMG provide secure, market-recognized assurance of authenticity and condition.
• Balanced eye appeal: Fine 15 typically offers solid paper and legible design elements with honest circulation—an attractive combination for both seasoned collectors and newcomers.

Specifications

• Issuing Colony/State: Virginia (US)
• Date: October 5, 1778
• Denomination: $50
• Type: Colonial Currency / Colonial Notes
• Catalog: Friedberg FR# VA-162
• Certification: PMG
• Grade: Fine 15 (F15)
• Serial: 7503

Collector’s note

• Fine 15 indicates moderate circulation with wear consistent for the type, making this an excellent representative example for a Colonial currency type set or a focused Virginia collection.

Securely housed in its PMG holder and ready for display, this 1778 $50 Virginia note delivers historical depth, third-party assurance, and lasting collector appeal. Add an authentic piece of early American monetary history to your collection today.

 

Denomination	$50
Grading Service	PMG
Grade	F15
Designation	N/A
Year	NONE
Population
Signatures
Note Series	October 5, 1778