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 highest denominations of the issue (including this 5 Shilling bill) have nature print reverse rather than blank. “To Counterfeit is Death” can also be seen on the reverse. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Lovely comment free F+ example of this issue usually seen tattered. Scarce note with 5,000 originally printed. Exceptional eye appeal for the grade with attractive paper color, bold ink, and exceptional reverse nature print on this early note. Ex. Midnight Ride Collection.
Signers: Stephen Collins, James Penrose, Luke Morris
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 highest denominations of the issue (including this 5 Shilling bill) have nature print reverse rather than blank. “To Counterfeit is Death” can also be seen on the reverse. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Lovely comment free F+ example of this issue usually seen tattered. Scarce note with 5,000 originally printed. Exceptional eye appeal for the grade with attractive paper color, bold ink, and exceptional reverse nature print on this early note. Ex. Midnight Ride Collection.
Signers: Stephen Collins, James Penrose, Luke Morris
