1780 March 1, 5 Shillings Connecticut Colonial Note FR#CT-222 PMG CU63
1780 March 1, 5 Shillings Connecticut Colonial Note FR#CT-222 PMG CU63
An evocative survivor of the Revolutionary War era, this Connecticut Colonial note—dated March 1, 1780 and cataloged as CT-222—represents a pivotal moment in early American finance. Denominated 5 Shillings and certified by PMG as Choice Uncirculated 63 (CU63), it combines crisp originality with the historical resonance collectors crave. Issued by the State of Connecticut to help fund wartime expenses, these late-war notes were commonly redeemed and officially cancelled; this example is a classic “Remainder,” left unsigned and unnumbered, then subsequently cancelled, preserving its fresh paper and bold typographic detail.
Choice Uncirculated 63 is a desirable grade for colonial currency—showcasing bright paper, sharp printing, and no circulation folds—while the cancellation attests to legitimate redemption and handling by the state. The CT-222 type is an essential slot for a Colonial Currency type set, a Connecticut specialist collection, or any advanced early American paper money cabinet. With PMG encapsulation for authenticity and long-term protection, this 1780 5 Shillings note offers both display-worthy eye appeal and enduring historical value.
Key details:
- Issuer: State of Connecticut (United States)
- Date: March 1, 1780
- Denomination: 5 Shillings
- Type: Colonial Currency, Connecticut Colonial Note (CT-222)
- Certification: PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 (CU63)
- Status: Remainder (unsigned, unnumbered)
- Cancellation: Officially Cancelled
- Period: Revolutionary War-era US colonial notes
- Early American history and Revolutionary War relevance
- PMG-certified CU63 quality with strong visual appeal
- Ideal for Colonial Notes, Connecticut series, and US paper money type sets
Why this note:
Secure a standout example of Connecticut’s 18th-century fiscal history—an authentic, PMG-certified 5 Shillings CT-222 that balances grade, originality, and historical significance.
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Grading Service | PMG |
| Grade | MS63 |
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| Year | 1780 |
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| Note Series | March 1, 1780 |
