New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-153 April 15, 1758 5P PCGS 30 *Finest Known*
The purpose of this early New York issue was to fund the expedition to Crown Point. Printed by James Parker on course paper. The front of this note features a serpentine column, the New York State Arms, and ornamental boarders. Below the State Arms, “Its DEATH to counterfeit this Bill” can be seen. The reverse of these bills were blank. This 5 Pound note is much scarcer than the 10 Pound from this issue, with 4,000 originally printed and only 16 known to survive today. Gorgeous example with a rich paper color and bold ink. Free of major problems and incredibly difficult to find in VF. This PCGS 30 is the finest known example, TOP POP.
Signers: David Clarkson, Peter Livingston, Henry Cuyler Jr.
The purpose of this early New York issue was to fund the expedition to Crown Point. Printed by James Parker on course paper. The front of this note features a serpentine column, the New York State Arms, and ornamental boarders. Below the State Arms, “Its DEATH to counterfeit this Bill” can be seen. The reverse of these bills were blank. This 5 Pound note is much scarcer than the 10 Pound from this issue, with 4,000 originally printed and only 16 known to survive today. Gorgeous example with a rich paper color and bold ink. Free of major problems and incredibly difficult to find in VF. This PCGS 30 is the finest known example, TOP POP.
Signers: David Clarkson, Peter Livingston, Henry Cuyler Jr.
The purpose of this early New York issue was to fund the expedition to Crown Point. Printed by James Parker on course paper. The front of this note features a serpentine column, the New York State Arms, and ornamental boarders. Below the State Arms, “Its DEATH to counterfeit this Bill” can be seen. The reverse of these bills were blank. This 5 Pound note is much scarcer than the 10 Pound from this issue, with 4,000 originally printed and only 16 known to survive today. Gorgeous example with a rich paper color and bold ink. Free of major problems and incredibly difficult to find in VF. This PCGS 30 is the finest known example, TOP POP.
Signers: David Clarkson, Peter Livingston, Henry Cuyler Jr.
Date: April 15, 1758
Denomination: 5 Pounds
Friedberg #: NY-153
State: New York
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 30
Comments: “Restorations, Repairs”