FR-NJ-178 1776 COLONIAL #55

Description

1776 NEW JERSEY COLONIAL NOTE • 6 SHILLINGS • NJ‑178 • PCGS 55

Offered here is an outstanding 1776 New Jersey Colonial Note in the classic 6 Shillings denomination, dated March 25, 1776. Issued in the critical opening months of the American Revolution, this historic piece represents the urgent wartime financing efforts of the colonies and remains a cornerstone collectible for serious Revolutionary‑era currency enthusiasts.

This example is certified PCGS 55, a strong Choice About Uncirculated note with excellent originality, sharp detail, and the bold, problem‑free surfaces collectors expect from high‑grade colonial issues.

Key Details

• Denomination: 6 Shillings
• Issuer: Colony of New Jersey
• Date: March 25, 1776
• Catalog Reference: Fr. NJ‑178
• Serial Number: 10808
• Grading Service: PCGS
• Grade: 55 Choice About Uncirculated

Condition & Collector Appeal

PCGS 55 represents a premium example with crisp paper, strong ink integrity, and excellent eye appeal. The note retains its original texture and authenticity, showing none of the heavy wear typical of Revolutionary‑era circulating currency.

High‑grade survivors from 1776 are genuinely scarce — most examples were heavily used during the economic turmoil of the Revolution, making Choice AU notes a standout opportunity.

Historical Significance

Dated 1776, this issue aligns directly with the defining year of American independence — the same year the colonies declared separation from Great Britain. New Jersey’s colonial notes circulated widely as practical day‑to‑day currency, making well‑preserved survivors especially desirable.

These notes financed military supply, local governance, and the early infrastructure of a nation in the making. Owning one is holding a tangible artifact of the Revolution itself.

Why This Note Belongs in Your Collection

• A premier Revolutionary‑era collectible with broad demand
• Certified PCGS 55, offering high‑grade originality and strong visual appeal
• A fully authentic 1776 issue — scarce in this condition
• Ideal centerpiece for a New Jersey collection, a 1776‑themed historical set, or any advanced early American currency portfolio

A crisp, original, investment‑grade survivor from the year America declared independence — the kind of colonial note that anchors a serious collection.