Perryville, (MO) - Treasurer of the County of Perry $1 1842. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. This is possibly a unique scrip type from Perryville, Missouri. The style is distinctive, the Newman Collection has no other scrip notes like this, and we have never cataloged anything similar. Its 1842 engraved date and Manly & Orr-printed style first suggest that it is a Pennsylvania note. However, both signers of the note, James Hace and Reuben Shelby, lived in Perry County in this time period and were prominent citizens and officials. Shelby was doctor, a county judge, and elected surveyor in 1842. In 1845, he replaced Hace as treasurer. It is interesting that Shelby was originally from Pennsylvania and perhaps he may have ordered vignetted scrip note blanks from Philadelphia printers, which would be superior to anything that could be procured locally. Printed on white paper, without imprint. At top center, two allegorical figures represent Agriculture and Mechanics. At the left end, a farm woman leans on a fence. Hope stands at the right end. Fully accomplished and \"Pen Cancelled\" on the face with an \"1846\" date. Signed by James Hace and Reuben Shelby. Issued for \"County expenditures.\" Grading notes some \"Stains\" that are generally scattered. A very important type from the end of the Jacksonian Hard Times currency period and one of the most important scrip notes in the Newman Collection. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28504, realized $780. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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