CVC & Collectables presents a scarce August 14, 1776 $1/3 Colonial Currency note from the Province of Maryland, issued just over a month after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Certified Extremely Fine 40 by PMG, this historic piece is cataloged as Fr. MD-93, with serial number 15006 boldly inked on the front. Printed by Frederick Green, this fractional denomination note exemplifies the urgency with which newly independent states funded their revolutionary efforts. Note Highlights: Issuer: Colony of Maryland Date: August 14, 1776 Denomination: $1/3 Catalog Reference: Friedberg MD-93 Serial Number: 15006 Grade: PMG Extremely Fine 40 Printer: Frederick Green, Annapolis Obverse Design: Denomination at center, with Maryland arms at upper left Reverse: Blank Paper: Thin laid paper with signatures and serial in red and brown inks Historical Significance: Issued just five weeks after America declared its independence, this note is one of the first pieces of currency authorized by a U.S. state as a sovereign entity. The $1/3 denomination was part of a broader series intended to circulate alongside Continental Currency during the Revolutionary War. Printed in Annapolis by Frederick Green, the official printer to the Maryland General Assembly, this note reflects the transitional moment from colonial governance to independent statehood. Collectibility: Certified PMG EF 40 with crisp printing, clean margins, and strong signatures Issued at the dawn of American independence — a crucial turning point in U.S. history Popular among collectors of colonial currency, Maryland history, and Revolutionary War-era paper money An uncommon fractional denomination with strong historical appeal Delve into the historical intrigue of obsolete and Confederate currency from the United States at CVC & Collectables. Unearth a unique collection of currency that sheds light on the nation’s past and the diverse forms of money once used. Experience the legacy of the United States through this link: CVC & Collectables – Obsolete & Confederate Currency.
