Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-134 March 10, 1769 3d PMG 2 *6 Known*
The notes of the March 10, 1769 issue are known as “Bettering House Money” authorized by the February 18, 1769 Act for relief and employment of the poor in Philadelphia. The 4 lowest denominations, such as this note, are small in size. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Lower denominations, such as this 3 Pence notes experienced heavy circulation, explaining why only 6 examples of this note are known to survive today.
The notes of the March 10, 1769 issue are known as “Bettering House Money” authorized by the February 18, 1769 Act for relief and employment of the poor in Philadelphia. The 4 lowest denominations, such as this note, are small in size. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Lower denominations, such as this 3 Pence notes experienced heavy circulation, explaining why only 6 examples of this note are known to survive today.
The notes of the March 10, 1769 issue are known as “Bettering House Money” authorized by the February 18, 1769 Act for relief and employment of the poor in Philadelphia. The 4 lowest denominations, such as this note, are small in size. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Lower denominations, such as this 3 Pence notes experienced heavy circulation, explaining why only 6 examples of this note are known to survive today.
Date: March 10, 1769
Denomination: 3 Pence
Friedberg #: PA-134
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: 2
Comments: “Contemporaneously Sewn, Tape Repaired”