Pennsylvania March 20, 1771 5 Shillings Fr. PA-146 PCGS About New 53. This is a high-grade red and black March 20, 1771 type with a single red crown in the center to note the denomination and act as a deterrent to note raising. The note is nearly square in format with red Arms and right border cut. Bold color and wide margins on three sides make this a superior type note for the issue date. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $593.38. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18991. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 10 Shillings Fr. PA-143. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. This 10 shillings horizontal format note is better than most we have seen. There are two varieties, this with an asterisk after the date. This squares well and has sharply penned signatures. Noted with "Small Edge Splits; Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." Rare. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $235.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18990. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 2 Shillings Fr. PA-140. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. A superior grade "Bettering House Money" type note with premium appearance for the grade as noted. This plate position C note exhibits just modest wear that is more visible from the blank back. This exceeds the average condition for the issue date by two full grades at least. An excellent value type note in this condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $616.88. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18989. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 10 Shillings Fr. PA-143. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. This 10 shillings horizontal format note is better than most we have seen. There are two varieties, this with an asterisk after the date. This squares well and has sharply penned signatures. Noted with "Small Edge Splits; Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." Rare. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $235.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18990. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 2 Shillings Fr. PA-140. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. A superior grade "Bettering House Money" type note with premium appearance for the grade as noted. This plate position C note exhibits just modest wear that is more visible from the blank back. This exceeds the average condition for the issue date by two full grades at least. An excellent value type note in this condition. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $616.88. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18989. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 1 Shilling Fr. PA-138. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. A superior grade "Bettering House Money" shilling note. The surfaces are clean and fresh on this plate A note. Broadly margined at the top and bottom, but the sides are tighter. An excellent type note that is far above average for the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18988. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 1, 1769 3 Pounds Fr. PA-133. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The highest denomination note of the four emitted from this March 1, 1769 issue. A superior grade note, quite bold; the back has a very deeply inked nature print by the Hall and Sellers imprint. Noted only with a "Small Edge Split at Left." This is better than most notes from the issue date. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18987. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 10, 1769 1 Shilling Fr. PA-138. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. A superior grade "Bettering House Money" shilling note. The surfaces are clean and fresh on this plate A note. Broadly margined at the top and bottom, but the sides are tighter. An excellent type note that is far above average for the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $705.00. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18988. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 1, 1769 3 Pounds Fr. PA-133. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. The highest denomination note of the four emitted from this March 1, 1769 issue. A superior grade note, quite bold; the back has a very deeply inked nature print by the Hall and Sellers imprint. Noted only with a "Small Edge Split at Left." This is better than most notes from the issue date. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $646.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18987. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Pennsylvania March 1, 1769 8 Shillings Fr. PA-130. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. A scarce series of notes, and difficult to find in higher grades. The issue required withdrawal due to extensive and well-made counterfeits. This is the lowest denomination and only 1,000 notes were authorized. Noted with "Small Edge Splits; Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." This example is in better than average condition for an infrequently encountered note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society Realized $552.25. Newman VII (Heritage Auctions, 10/2015), lot 18986. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
