Delaware Colonial Note Fr#DE-30 February 28, 1746 20s *Printed by 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 can be seen 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 relatively whole and it is impressive how bold Franklin’s name remains.
Signers: Hugh Durborrow, William Armstrong
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 can be seen 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 relatively whole and it is impressive how bold Franklin’s name remains.
Signers: Hugh Durborrow, William Armstrong
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 can be seen 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 relatively whole and it is impressive how bold Franklin’s name remains.
Signers: Hugh Durborrow, William Armstrong
Date: February 28, 1746
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: DE-30
State: Delaware
Certification: N/A
Grade: N/A
Comments: “Tape Repair, Adhesive