Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Fr#PA-74 January 1, 1756 10s PCGS 8 *Printed by Ben Franklin*
Very early January 21, 1756 Pennsylvania note printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall. The primary purpose of issuing these bills was to support military efforts in the French and Indian War. The Pennsylvania Arms can be seen on the front, along with 2 crowns representing the value (1 crown for every 5 Shillings). Nature print can be seen on the reverse along with “Printed by B. Franklin” boldly visible. Only 12 examples are known to exist today.
Very early January 21, 1756 Pennsylvania note printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall. The primary purpose of issuing these bills was to support military efforts in the French and Indian War. The Pennsylvania Arms can be seen on the front, along with 2 crowns representing the value (1 crown for every 5 Shillings). Nature print can be seen on the reverse along with “Printed by B. Franklin” boldly visible. Only 12 examples are known to exist today.
Very early January 21, 1756 Pennsylvania note printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall. The primary purpose of issuing these bills was to support military efforts in the French and Indian War. The Pennsylvania Arms can be seen on the front, along with 2 crowns representing the value (1 crown for every 5 Shillings). Nature print can be seen on the reverse along with “Printed by B. Franklin” boldly visible. Only 12 examples are known to exist today.
Date: January 1, 1756
Denomination: 10 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-74
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 8
Comments: “Splits, Repairs, Stained”