Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-137 March 10, 1769 9d PCGS VG-10 *15 Known*

$240.00

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 smaller in size and scarcer. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Of the 30,000 9 Pence notes originally printed, only 15 examples of this note are known to exist today. Nice example with strong legibility for the grade and a rich history.

Signers: Stephen Collins

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 smaller in size and scarcer. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Of the 30,000 9 Pence notes originally printed, only 15 examples of this note are known to exist today. Nice example with strong legibility for the grade and a rich history.

Signers: Stephen Collins

Date: March 10, 1769

Denomination: 9 Pence

Friedberg #: PA-137

State: Pennsylvania

Certification: PCGS

Grade: Very Good 10

Comments: “Small Edge Splits”