Delaware Colonial Note Fr#DE-30 February 28, 1746 20s PMG 10 *Ben Franklin*
This extremely early 1746 Delaware note served the purpose of funding the loan office. The front of this note features the English Arms and boarders cut by Thomas Leech. The back of this 20 Shilling note features a lion and “To Counterfeit is Death”. Franklin’s name remains bold towards the bottom and parsley nature print is in the center. Interestingly, where Delaware notes from 1753 and later are printed by Franklin and Hall, these 1746 notes were printed by Benjamin Franklin alone. For its age, this example is very whole and it is impressive how bold Franklin’s name remains where these notes are usually seen backed. Very difficult to find this nice. Previously a part of the Midnight Ride Collection whose notes are usually scarce and high eye appeal. Incredible note worthy of any elite colonial collection.
Signers: John Clowes, Hugh Durborrow, …
This extremely early 1746 Delaware note served the purpose of funding the loan office. The front of this note features the English Arms and boarders cut by Thomas Leech. The back of this 20 Shilling note features a lion and “To Counterfeit is Death”. Franklin’s name remains bold towards the bottom and parsley nature print is in the center. Interestingly, where Delaware notes from 1753 and later are printed by Franklin and Hall, these 1746 notes were printed by Benjamin Franklin alone. For its age, this example is very whole and it is impressive how bold Franklin’s name remains where these notes are usually seen backed. Very difficult to find this nice. Previously a part of the Midnight Ride Collection whose notes are usually scarce and high eye appeal. Incredible note worthy of any elite colonial collection.
Signers: John Clowes, Hugh Durborrow, …
This extremely early 1746 Delaware note served the purpose of funding the loan office. The front of this note features the English Arms and boarders cut by Thomas Leech. The back of this 20 Shilling note features a lion and “To Counterfeit is Death”. Franklin’s name remains bold towards the bottom and parsley nature print is in the center. Interestingly, where Delaware notes from 1753 and later are printed by Franklin and Hall, these 1746 notes were printed by Benjamin Franklin alone. For its age, this example is very whole and it is impressive how bold Franklin’s name remains where these notes are usually seen backed. Very difficult to find this nice. Previously a part of the Midnight Ride Collection whose notes are usually scarce and high eye appeal. Incredible note worthy of any elite colonial collection.
Signers: John Clowes, Hugh Durborrow, …
Date: February 28, 1746
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: DE-30
State: Delaware
Certification: PMG
Grade: 10
Comments: “Restoration”