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Lot 716: 4/2/1776 $1/8 NC Colonial Currency

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Lot  716: 4/2/1776 $1/8 NC Colonial Currency
<b>¥ North Carolina Currency</b><hr><b>Rare 1776 $1/8 with 'Lion' Vignette</b>

<b>April 2, 1776, $1/8, 'Lion' vignette, About Extremely Fine.</b>
An outstanding example of this exceedingly rare low denomination and vignette combination. The note has the appearance of a damaged CU from the face, there being some ancient clear tape reinforcements and staining along the right side. The blank verso is also completely backed with early heavy paper. The central text is full and complete, one signature and the serial number are vivid bold brown, the bottom signature likely lifted from a piece of tape having been removed. The 'Lion' vignette at lower left is absolutely magnificent being sharp in detail and extremely well printed. Overall, the amount of damage to the right side of this note is unfortunate, but even in its current state, it remains one of the finest we have seen.