Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-113 May 1, 1760 50s PCGS 20 *Ben Franklin*
This early 50 Shilling note was printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall. Franklin implemented the British arms on the front rather than the usual Penn arms. This high denomination bill was printed in red and black ink, where lower denominations were only in black. There was a proposal on April 17, 1761 to print more 50s and 5 Pound bills but it was denied by the governor. Beautiful nature print can be seen on the reverse and “Printed by B. Franklin” can be read clearly across the left side. Very nice VF example with bold legibility throughout and sought after bi-colored ink. Additionally, this bill was signed by Charles Thomson. Thomson was an American founding father, leader in the Revolution, and secretary of the Continental Congress. As secretary, Thomson and John Hancock’s names were the only two to appear on the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. He was also credited with co-designing the Great Seal of the United States. Lovely Franklin note worthy of any colonial collection.
Signers: Joseph Stretch, Charles Thomson, …
This early 50 Shilling note was printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall. Franklin implemented the British arms on the front rather than the usual Penn arms. This high denomination bill was printed in red and black ink, where lower denominations were only in black. There was a proposal on April 17, 1761 to print more 50s and 5 Pound bills but it was denied by the governor. Beautiful nature print can be seen on the reverse and “Printed by B. Franklin” can be read clearly across the left side. Very nice VF example with bold legibility throughout and sought after bi-colored ink. Additionally, this bill was signed by Charles Thomson. Thomson was an American founding father, leader in the Revolution, and secretary of the Continental Congress. As secretary, Thomson and John Hancock’s names were the only two to appear on the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. He was also credited with co-designing the Great Seal of the United States. Lovely Franklin note worthy of any colonial collection.
Signers: Joseph Stretch, Charles Thomson, …
This early 50 Shilling note was printed by Benjamin Franklin and David Hall. Franklin implemented the British arms on the front rather than the usual Penn arms. This high denomination bill was printed in red and black ink, where lower denominations were only in black. There was a proposal on April 17, 1761 to print more 50s and 5 Pound bills but it was denied by the governor. Beautiful nature print can be seen on the reverse and “Printed by B. Franklin” can be read clearly across the left side. Very nice VF example with bold legibility throughout and sought after bi-colored ink. Additionally, this bill was signed by Charles Thomson. Thomson was an American founding father, leader in the Revolution, and secretary of the Continental Congress. As secretary, Thomson and John Hancock’s names were the only two to appear on the first printing of the Declaration of Independence. He was also credited with co-designing the Great Seal of the United States. Lovely Franklin note worthy of any colonial collection.
Signers: Joseph Stretch, Charles Thomson, …
Date: May 1, 1760
Denomination: 50 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-113
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 20
Comments: “Edge Splits, Stained”