Thursday, September 13, 2012

half a dollar

Edited to add: Several people suggested to me that perhaps I am wrong about the worth of my colonial currency, so I googled and found that yes, it could possibly be worth more than I previously thought. I had googled it when I first found it and was able to find more than one site stating it's worth at maybe a few dollars.  I was lucky that first time for I was able to find an exact match to my inherited half a dollar.  This evening I haven't been able to find the same denomination.  WAH! The interesting news is that colonial currencies like this (but not identical) are selling on Ebay for anywhere from twelve dollars, up to several thousand dollars.  What???!!!  WHOA!  So now I will need to have it appraised.  Thank you to those who spoke up and questioned me ... let that be a lesson, don't rely on googling for your evaluating the worth of well, much of anything.




What fun stuff I've found amongst my parents things!  These blew me away when I found them ... a "half a dollar" from 1776 and I'm not sure what you call the second, some sort of promise to pay thingie from 1815. 

And it was not the first time during this long journey that I thought I was going to be a bazillionaire hahhahhahahhaha. I thought for sure that the intact currency from the Colony of New York would catapult me onto Easy Street, LOL! 

Nuh huh!  Turns out to not be worth much of anything more than it's face value ... and of course, it's immense sentimental value to me.  Sentimental value = treasure beyond words.

Isn't it fun that it's called a "Half A Dollar" ... love the wonderful graphics on it too.

Sadly the Promise to Pay Bearer note 75 cents, is damaged but still such fun to see. I'll have to research and see how these were used. 

Joining Vintage Thingie Thursday at Colorado Lady.



11 comments:

  1. Wow, these are so fantastic. Rarely are they found in such pristine shape. You would think they would be worth more than face value wouldn't you.
    Ann

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  2. What a great collection and yes, they look pristin as Ann says. I'm so impressed! I would gather two boards and place some bills in each and frame them to show them off in a speciall wall in my house,as I adore great family heirlooms! Thanks for your visit sweet lady. Have a terrific weekend.
    FABBY

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  3. Oh! I just became your latest follower...hope you like to do the same, don't want to miss your posts.
    FABBY

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  4. Those are really unusual. I've never seen anything like them. You would think they'd be worth more, but you're right. The sentimental value is priceless. You have such a treasure trove from your parents. Have a wonderful Thursday!

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  5. Very unusual. Glad you shred it with us.

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  6. How interesting. I gave my mothers collection of coins and notes to my grandson who treasures them and researches their value.
    Thank you for coming to tea with me today. x

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  7. These are amazing treasures, you are so lucky! I've never seen anything like these either, and I live in "the colonies", lol.... I would love to know what you find out once you get them appraised!

    (PS, Thanks for stopping by my blog!)

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  8. Wow how interesting. You are on a treasure hunt it seems. Please share with us when u find out more about them!

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  9. These are so interesting! I'm excited to see what you learn about them when you have them appraised.

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  10. What fab finds in your parent's things! Amazing. Now that's vintage on steroids! Happy VTT (a little late)!
    Ruth

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  11. You have some little bits of history! :) That and the sentimental side of it makes it priceless.
    XOX!

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