Colonial Currency from 1774 to 1786—Including one signed by a signer of the Declaration

Four colonial currency notes available individually. 

These are in good to very good condition.

The New Jersey note dated March 25, 1776 and signed by John Hart, the 13th delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence, is of particular interest.

Each note is in a 5″ x 7″ freestanding Lucite frame to protect the currency while allowing you to display it standing or flat. The two pieces of Lucite are held together with magnets, which makes it easy to remove the currency for a closer inspection or to frame in a different manner or to store.

Note that the manufacturer claims UV protection, but I haven’t seen any technical report, so recommend keeping them out of direct sunlight.

The currency notes:

• SOLD — Twelve shillings — New Jersey note — March 25, 1776. Signed by Rob Smith; John Hart, the 13th delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence; and John Stevens Junior. Size: 2 1/8″ x 3 3/4″.
• Five shillings — Rhode Island note — May 1786
  Size: 3 7/8″ x 2 3/4
• One dollar and one third — Maryland note — August 14, 1776
  Size: 2 3/4″ x 3 1/2″
• Six Dollars — Maryland note — April 10, 1774
  Size: 2 1/2″ x 4 3/8″.

Only one available of each.

Important note on the care of these frames: Use a microfiber cloth or similar to remove dust and fingerprints. Do not use household cleaners.

Shipping: $10. Please allow two weeks for shipping.

More about John Hart

John Hart (c. 1713–1779) was a New Jersey farmer, politician, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born and raised in Hopewell, NJ, he was a self-taught man known for his integrity and dedication to public service.

Over his 29-year career, Hart held numerous roles, including Justice of the Peace, Assemblyman, and Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly.

In 1776, he was elected to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration, risking his life and livelihood for American independence. During the Revolutionary War, his property was raided, he endured months in hiding, and his wife passed away. Despite personal losses, Hart continued to support the war, even hosting Washington’s troops on his farm in 1778.

He died in 1779, remembered as a “plain, honest, well-meaning Jersey farmer” who embodied the spirit of the Revolution.

Read more about his life and works here: Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration