Colonial American Fiscal Paper - State of Massachusetts Bay - (Act of April 4, 1779) 6% Treasury Loan Certificate due January 1, 1783 Anderson-Smythe MA-16 Certificate. A Pine Tree-vignetted bond type used to support the State Lottery funding. Printed from a Nathaniel Hurd plate on laid paper. 24.0 cm by 15.0 cm. The layout is similar to others in this series with the pine tree encircled by a rattlesnake at upper left. The plates for these issues varied in detail depending on the types (see Newman Internet Part 3 sale descriptions). The left end margin indent engraving shows MASSACHUSETTS facing outward. In the right margin, \"Massachusetts State Lottery, Class the Fourth\" is in a cartouche. The bottom ribbon border has the counterfeit warning. Differently detailed borders are at the sides, and a single frame line is along the top. The Gothic title is surrounded by bold flourishes. Texts and obligations are across with blanks for issue, amount, date, and serial number. An embossed stamp is within the text. No. 1989. Issued for 30 Pounds, February 5, 1780. Signed by two committee members and Gardner (pen cancelled). A very short, internal split in the center is patched from the back. However, it is broad for the type and has excellent paper quality. In above average grade and nearly Very Fine. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society\n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 29058, realized $288. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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