Six Shillings

James Adams American, born Ireland
Printer James Adams American, born Ireland

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An emission of £30,000 in indented bills of credit according to the act of September 2, 1775 for 16 year mortgage loans, redeemable by January 1, 1788. The engraving of the borders, the English arms and the bundle of wheat as well as the typesetting are by James Adams. The heraldic arms are sideways on the six lowest denominations. The denominations printed were: 1s, 18d, 2s6d, 4s, 5s, 6s, 10s and 20s notes.

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