New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-163 February 16, 1771 1P PMG 20
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top boarder and the arms of New York City, designed by Elisha Gallaudet who was also responsible for engraving the backs of Fugio notes. This issue fell victim to extensive counterfeiting which lead to separate backs with 3 counterfeiters in the gallows being printed in 1773. These backs were supposed to be pasted to all circulating examples but this was never done. Printed by Hugh Gaine on very thin paper, this issue is usually seen with damage and in low grade. “Tis Death to Counterfeit” can be seen under the state arms. Nice example with bold ink and light paper.
Signers: Theophylact Bache, …
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top boarder and the arms of New York City, designed by Elisha Gallaudet who was also responsible for engraving the backs of Fugio notes. This issue fell victim to extensive counterfeiting which lead to separate backs with 3 counterfeiters in the gallows being printed in 1773. These backs were supposed to be pasted to all circulating examples but this was never done. Printed by Hugh Gaine on very thin paper, this issue is usually seen with damage and in low grade. “Tis Death to Counterfeit” can be seen under the state arms. Nice example with bold ink and light paper.
Signers: Theophylact Bache, …
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top boarder and the arms of New York City, designed by Elisha Gallaudet who was also responsible for engraving the backs of Fugio notes. This issue fell victim to extensive counterfeiting which lead to separate backs with 3 counterfeiters in the gallows being printed in 1773. These backs were supposed to be pasted to all circulating examples but this was never done. Printed by Hugh Gaine on very thin paper, this issue is usually seen with damage and in low grade. “Tis Death to Counterfeit” can be seen under the state arms. Nice example with bold ink and light paper.
Signers: Theophylact Bache, …
Date: February 16, 1771
Denomination: 1 Pound
Friedberg #: NY-163
State: New York
Certification: PMG
Grade: 20
Comments: “Tape Repair, Tears”