Colonial Currency,1775-MA-SWORD IN HAND-PASS-CO Graded Start Price USD 4,999.00 Current Price USD 5,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price USD 6,950.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 11, 2008 End Time Monday, July 21, 2008 Location Thomaston, CT See more about 'Colonial Currency,1775-MA-SWORD IN HAND-PASS-CO Graded' Description 1775 Paul Revere Engraved “Sword in Hand” Note  PASS-CO Graded VF-30 <   December 7, 1775, 2s8d, Paul Revere Engraved “Sword in Hand” Issue, PASS-Co graded Very Fine-30.  This is a whole and complete note of this very scarce and highly popular, Paul Revere engraved  issue, having the historic vignette of a Colonial Massachusetts “Minuteman” holding his sword at the ready, on the reverse.  Due date of December 7, 1781 being the date this issue was to be returned into the Treasury of Massachusetts to be exchanged and the notes all then destroyed.  One of the finest quality notes of this denomination we have seen.  There are four full, even margins and nice bold brown serial number, the signature which was likely written in light blue ink, has faded.  The holder states Sealed fold split and light conservation.  All text and designs are clear and easy to read, the obverse Ship vignette clear, The reverse Minuteman holding a copy of the MAGNA CHARTA in his right hand and legend “Issued in defence of American Liberty.” all are clear.  Light even overall wear present.   A very choice, high quality example, even for any issue of this famous, highly important, patriotic, political and perhaps most historic note in American history.   PASS-CO Grading Service is the industry standard for Grading and Authenticating Currency, Documents, Autographs and Historical Photographs. Visit their website at Link to WWW.PASS-CO.COM Please add us to your Favorite Sellers List GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!