Pennsylvania Bank of North America August 6, 1789 1 Penny or $1/90 Fr. PA-273, Haxby PA-465 G8, Newman page 364. PCGS Very Choice New 64. An interesting type from America's first bank, chartered by Congress in 1781. These penny notes have engraved signatures of cashier Tench Francis and were printed by Richard Bache (Benjamin Franklin's son-in-law) on white wove paper imported from London. Dual denominations show ONE PENNY and "One Ninetieth of a Dollar." The ornate back has a framed pattern at the center surrounded by floral ornaments; the imprint (upside down) reads: "Printed by B[enjamin]. F[ranklin]. BACHE." Plate E. Nine plate positions were used on the twelve-subject sheets, which included four three pence notes along the top. Plate E. A premium example with excellent margins on all sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20402, realized $432.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 10 Shillings Fr. PA-205. PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. A well-printed vertical format note printed by Hall and Sellers with only some minor handling. Plate B. Margins are wide on three sides of the face and all sides of the back. Signatures are outstanding, with Peter Thomson signing in red between Cornelius Barnes and Samuel Morris. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants." An attractive type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20401, realized $360.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1773 6 Shillings Fr. PA-160. PCGS Very Fine 30. The face is bright on this Cape Henlopen Lighthouse series note. Plate B. A very collectible type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20400, realized $192.
Pennsylvania April 25, 1776 10 Shillings Fr. PA-205. PCGS Choice About New 58 Apparent. A well-printed vertical format note printed by Hall and Sellers with only some minor handling. Plate B. Margins are wide on three sides of the face and all sides of the back. Signatures are outstanding, with Peter Thomson signing in red between Cornelius Barnes and Samuel Morris. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants." An attractive type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20401, realized $360.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1773 6 Shillings Fr. PA-160. PCGS Very Fine 30. The face is bright on this Cape Henlopen Lighthouse series note. Plate B. A very collectible type note. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20400, realized $192.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1773 6 Shillings Fr. PA-160. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. An attractive, horizontal format Cape Henlopen Lighthouse series note. The lighthouse vignette is on the back. Plate A. Complete margins are on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20399, realized $240.
Pennsylvania March 20, 1773 6 Shillings Fr. PA-160. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. An attractive, horizontal format Cape Henlopen Lighthouse series note. The lighthouse vignette is on the back. Plate A. Complete margins are on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20399, realized $240.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $600 Fr. NC-199. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. The highest denomination from the series and the only motto type. "Crescit sub pondere / virtus" (Virtue grows under pressure). Printed on thick paper by James Davis with his imprint on the back. There are ornamental borders around the perimeter, and inner borders on three sides form cartouches for NORTH CAROLINA CURRENCY at the top, Death to counterfeit at the left, and the denomination at the right. On this denomination, the value on the back is expressed in Arabic rather than the Roman numerals. Though with some faults cited by PCGS, "Repaired Edge Tears; Minor Stains," wide margined all around and a type worthy of a premium compared to the lesser denominations from the issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20398, realized $528.
North Carolina May 10, 1780 $600 Fr. NC-199. PCGS Extremely Fine 45 Apparent. The highest denomination from the series and the only motto type. "Crescit sub pondere / virtus" (Virtue grows under pressure). Printed on thick paper by James Davis with his imprint on the back. There are ornamental borders around the perimeter, and inner borders on three sides form cartouches for NORTH CAROLINA CURRENCY at the top, Death to counterfeit at the left, and the denomination at the right. On this denomination, the value on the back is expressed in Arabic rather than the Roman numerals. Though with some faults cited by PCGS, "Repaired Edge Tears; Minor Stains," wide margined all around and a type worthy of a premium compared to the lesser denominations from the issue. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20398, realized $528.
Colony of New York February 16, 1771 5 Pounds Contemporary Counterfeit Fr. NY-166. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This is one of two different counterfeit plates observed by Eric. It is a very sophisticated copy, and its key diagnostic is that the base under the settler and Native American is slanting left to right, rather than straight. "Edge Tears" are cited by PCGS, but the note is evenly margined all around with the pettiest of nicked corners at the upper right. A rare counterfeit type. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20396, realized $204.
