New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-167 February 16, 1771 10P PMG 25 *Eye Apeal*
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top border 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. This 10 Pound bill was the highest denomination of the series. 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. Absolutely stunning example with light clean paper and bold ink.
Signers: Samuel Verplanck, Walter Franklin, A. Lott
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top border 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. This 10 Pound bill was the highest denomination of the series. 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. Absolutely stunning example with light clean paper and bold ink.
Signers: Samuel Verplanck, Walter Franklin, A. Lott
The February 16, 1771 New York Issue features an ornate top border 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. This 10 Pound bill was the highest denomination of the series. 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. Absolutely stunning example with light clean paper and bold ink.
Signers: Samuel Verplanck, Walter Franklin, A. Lott
Date: February 16, 1771
Denomination: 10 Pounds
Friedberg #: NY-167
State: New York
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: “Split Repairs, Small Tears”