Name/Title
Paper MoneyEntry/Object ID
1991.48.4Description
Paper money for 5 shillings. The front is printed with the words "VERMONT CURRENCY" in the upper border, along with the serial number 3557. The center has the inscription, "Ten Shillings. THE Poffeffor of this BILL fhall be paid by the Treafurer of the State of Vermont, TEN SHILLINGS, in Silver at Six Shillings and Eight pence per Ounce by the Firft Day of June, A. D. 1782. By Order of Affembly. Windfor, February 1781." It is signed "J. Porter" and "E. Walbridge". The back is printed with the inscription, "TEN SHILLINGS. Death to counterfeit. WESTMINSTER. Printed by Spooner & Green. 1781."Acquisition
Accession
1991.48Source or Donor
Partridge, Sanborn (1915-2013)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Bureau
State of VermontDate made
1781Place of Origin
Town
WestminsterCounty
Windham CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDesigner or Engraver
Spooner and GreenDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
2-5/8 in