Maryland Half a Dollar Bill, 1776.

The image displays an aged and weathered historical document, likely an old banknote or colonial currency note, issued by the state of Maryland. The note is valued at half a dollar and entitles the bearer to receive gold or silver at a specific rate, indicating its use as a form of currency during that era. The text is printed in a formal, serif typeface, though faded over time, with words like “HALF A DOLLAR” readable at the top. The document mentions the city of Annapolis and dates from August 1776, hinting at its significance during the American colonial period. The paper shows signs of wear, including creases and discoloration, reflecting its historical context and age.

The image displays an aged and weathered historical document, likely an old banknote or colonial currency note, issued by the state of Maryland. The note is valued at half a dollar and entitles the bearer to receive gold or silver at a specific rate, indicating its use as a form of currency during that era. The text is printed in a formal, serif typeface, though faded over time, with words like “HALF A DOLLAR” readable at the top. The document mentions the city of Annapolis and dates from August 1776, hinting at its significance during the American colonial period. The paper shows signs of wear, including creases and discoloration, reflecting its historical context and age.

Name/Title

Maryland Half a Dollar Bill, 1776.

Entry/Object ID

315/5693

Scope and Content

Maryland Half a Dollar Bill, August 14, 1776. Front Half A Dollar, No. 1177 This Bill of Half A Dollar shall entitle the Bearer to receive Gold or Silver at the rate of Four Shillings and Six pence Sterling per Dollar for the paid Bill, according to a resolution of the Convention of Maryland, held in the City of Annapolis, the Fourteeth Day of August, MDCCLXXVI. Signed by John Duckett and Frederick Green. Reverse Print is Annapolis, Half A Dollar, Printed by Frederick Green, and Equal to Two Shillings and Three Pence Sterling. The seal in the center has faded.

Collection

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Money during the Revolutionary War, Maryland, Revolutionary War

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 1, 2011