VA-69. Virginia. March 4, 1773. 3 Pounds. PMG Very Fine 25 Net. Ink Burn.Manuscript Date. Large size "Ashby" Engraved Copper-Plate Form. This rare denomination is one of only 500 printed. Note Signed, "John Blair". It is boldly printed and pleasing for the assigned grade. The name of the engraver "ASHBY Sc" is printed in the ornate left border design from being engraved within the plate along with the warning "TO COUNTERFEIT IS DEATH". The printing is sharp and dark. The manuscript portions and signatures including "John Blair" and "B. Dandridge" are bold. Endorsement signed "Robert Carter Nicholas - Treas(urer)" is written on the blank reverse. PMG comments "Ink Burn."
