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Bank Note, Three Shillings, New Jersey Colonial Currency, March 25, 1776

This is a bank note. It is dated March 25, 1776 and we acquired it in 1980. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Unknown Donor.

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Bank Note, Three Shillings, New Jersey Colonial Currency, March 25, 1776; Gift of Unknown Donor; 1980-32-56

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