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Lot 624: 1762 5s GA Colonial Currency

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Lot  624: 1762 5s GA Colonial Currency
<b>¥ Georgia Currency</b><hr><b>Exceedingly Rare 1762 Georgia 'Slave' Note</b>

<b>1762, 5s, 'Slave' vignette, About Fine.</b>
An extremely rare, historic and fully original note. It is completely backed on its blank verso, the note itself having never been repaired or otherwise restored. All of the design and text elements remain intact, the note is fundamentally whole and complete. There are splits and folds in the paper across the centerfolds affecting some of the text letters. All five signatures are clear, the African 'Slave' woodblock image is extremely sharp and distinct in detail. Originally, mistakenly listed as an 'Indian' vignette by Newman, it is today clear that the image is that of a Black African Slave, possibly of original royalty, wearing his headdress. A major rarity missing from most collections and an opportunity not to be overlooked.