Paper Money

Name/Title

Paper Money

Entry/Object ID

1964.52

Description

Paper money with a floral border design. The edges are torn and there are sections missing. Inside the top border are the words "Vermont Currency" and and the serial number "N3320". The center has been printed with the text "One Shilling and Three Pence / The possessor of this BILL shall be [loss] by the Treasurer of the State / [loss] RMONT, One Shilling and Three Pence in Silver at Six Shillings / and Eight Pence [loss] / Ounce by the J[loss] / Day of June, A [loss] / 1782. By order of Assem / bly -- Windsor February, 1781.", and to the left is a printed circular seal that reads "VERMONT CALLS FOR JUSTICE." around a set of scales. It is signed by L. Porter and E. Walbridge. The other side has the inscription, "Fifteen Pence / Death to counterfeiters / WESTMINSTER / Printed by Spooner / and Green. 1781." within a similar border.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.52

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Made/Created

Bureau

State of Vermont

Date made

1781

Place of Origin

Town

Westminster

County

Windham County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Designer or Engraver

Spooner and Green

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Money, Paper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

2-7/8 in

Length

3-3/4 in

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Windsor

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America