New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-166 February 16, 1771 5 Pounds PMG 12
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top boarder and the arms of New York City, designed by Elisha Gallaudet. This issue fell victim to extensive counterfeiting despite the motto “Tis Death to Counterfeit” below the New York City Arms. Printed by Hugh Gaine on thin paper. Nice example for the price.
Signers: Samuel Verplanck, Theophylact Bache, A. Lott
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top boarder and the arms of New York City, designed by Elisha Gallaudet. This issue fell victim to extensive counterfeiting despite the motto “Tis Death to Counterfeit” below the New York City Arms. Printed by Hugh Gaine on thin paper. Nice example for the price.
Signers: Samuel Verplanck, Theophylact Bache, A. Lott
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top boarder and the arms of New York City, designed by Elisha Gallaudet. This issue fell victim to extensive counterfeiting despite the motto “Tis Death to Counterfeit” below the New York City Arms. Printed by Hugh Gaine on thin paper. Nice example for the price.
Signers: Samuel Verplanck, Theophylact Bache, A. Lott
Date: February 16, 1771
Denomination: 5 Pounds
Friedberg #: NY-166
State: New York
Certification: PMG
Grade: 12
Comments: “Repaired, Paper Damage”