1774 April 10, $8 Maryland Colonial Note FR#MD-70 PMG AU50 For Sale

A scarce pre-Revolutionary War survivor, this Maryland Colonial Note was issued April 10, 1774—just one year before hostilities began. Denominated $8 (36 shillings), it represents the complex dual-currency system of the era and the Province of Maryland’s effort to finance public needs on the eve of independence. Certified by PMG at AU 50, this note offers excellent eye appeal and strong paper quality for the type—an attractive combination of historical significance and condition that suits both advanced numismatists and emerging collectors of Colonial Currency.

Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PMG, the note presents crisp design details, legible text, and the pleasing originality you expect at the About Uncirculated level. As a type, Maryland issues from the April 10, 1774 emission are well-collected, and the $8 (36s) denomination listed as MD-70 is notably tougher to locate in higher grades. This is a compelling, display-worthy example of US Colonial Notes that bridges early American finance and the dawn of Maryland Colonial Currency, April 10, 1774 emission

Add this certified 1774 Maryland $8 (36s) Colonial Note to your collection for its blend of rarity, grade, and historical value—an evocative artifact of early American currency that remains highly collectible and consistently in demand.