Archives International Auctions - Auction 109 December 16, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 109 68 December 16, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. Coins - Bust Half Dollars 357 United States. 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Silver Coin U.S., 1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar, I/U; obverse with Liberty facing left, surrounded by 13 stars with the date 1832 below; reverse with heraldic eagle holding arrows and olive branch, shield at center, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above, 50 C. denomination below; struck in 89.24% silver with a weight of approximately 13.48 g and silver content of about 0.3617 troy ounces, a very attractive e coin with slight luster still present around the numerals, Choice Fine to VF condition. Est. $130-200 U.S. Colonial Banknotes & Fiscal Documents Connecticut 358 358 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, “Lawful Silver Money”, 1781 Tax Trio Signed by Eliazer Wales and William Moseley Hartford, Connecticut, 1781. Lot of 3 Promissory Notes both issued to Ralph Pomeroy issued by the Pay-Table Office in Hartford. One receipt is issued for £8 and the other is for 25 Shillings. Both are signed by Eliazer Wales and William Mosely, and also signed by Pay- Table member Jedediah (or Jedidiah) Huntington over printed text. Black text with black handwriting on front and back. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Financing the Revolution laid a heavy burden upon each colony, especially those which balked at levying taxes. In order to meet immediate needs, such as wages, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists, foreign loans, and taxes and gifts from abroad. Issuing notes such as these was only a temporary solution. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate, while Eleazer Wales was another member of the Pay-Table. Ralph Pomeroy, who was to receive the payment, was a paymaster in the Continental Army. He remained involved in state politics, acting as State Controller after the war. Fine condition, Interesting pair from early United States history. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $160-280 359 359 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, 1782 Tax Warrant Pair Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 2 Tax Pay Orders Issued by the Pay-Table Office, Black print with black handwriting and signatures, Both are signed by early Connecticut leaders Fenn Wadsworth and Oliver Wolcott Jr. Fenn Wadsworth (1750/51-1785) was a brigade major to General James Wadsworth from 1776 to 1779. Oliver Wolcott Jr. (1760-1833) was the second United States Secretary of the Treasury, a judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Second Circuit, and the 24th Governor of Connecticut. VF condition. (2). ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-160 360 360 CT. Connecticut Pay-Table Office, 1782, Tax Warrant Trio. Hartford, Connecticut, 1782. Lot of 3 Tax Pay Orders Issued by the Pay-Table Office, Black print with black handwriting and signatures, All are signed by William Moseley and Fenn Wadsworth. William Moseley (1755-1824) later would serve in the Connecticut state senate. Fenn Wadsworth (1750/51-1785) was a brigade major to General James Wadsworth from 1776 to 1779. The Pay-Table (also known as the Committee of Four) managed Connecticut’s military finances during the Revolutionary War. Financing the Revolution laid a heavy burden upon each colony, especially those which balked at levying taxes. In order to meet immediate needs, such as wages, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists, foreign loans, and taxes and gifts from abroad. Issuing notes such as these was only a temporary solution. All are in VF condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-325