Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-161 March 20, 1773 14s PMG 35 *Cape Henlopen Lighthouse*
The primary purpose of the March 20, 1773 Pennsylvania issue was to fund the construction of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, piers, and buoys. The reverse features an engraving of the lighthouse. The pillars on the front have the words “LIGHT HOUSE” and “PIERS & BOUYS”. Printed by Hall and Sellers on paper containing mica flake and blue thread. Very nice problem free example of an interesting note.
Signers: John Steinmetz, Benjamin Shoemaker, …
The primary purpose of the March 20, 1773 Pennsylvania issue was to fund the construction of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, piers, and buoys. The reverse features an engraving of the lighthouse. The pillars on the front have the words “LIGHT HOUSE” and “PIERS & BOUYS”. Printed by Hall and Sellers on paper containing mica flake and blue thread. Very nice problem free example of an interesting note.
Signers: John Steinmetz, Benjamin Shoemaker, …
The primary purpose of the March 20, 1773 Pennsylvania issue was to fund the construction of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, piers, and buoys. The reverse features an engraving of the lighthouse. The pillars on the front have the words “LIGHT HOUSE” and “PIERS & BOUYS”. Printed by Hall and Sellers on paper containing mica flake and blue thread. Very nice problem free example of an interesting note.
Signers: John Steinmetz, Benjamin Shoemaker, …
Date: March 20, 1773
Denomination: 14 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-161
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: None