Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-142 March 10, 1769 5s PMG 12 *Bettering House Money*
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. This example has attractive 2 leaf nature print. “To Counterfeit is Death” can also be seen on the reverse. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Interesting and scarce note for the price in relatively good shape free of commonly seen tape repairs.
Signers: Samuel Rhodes, ...
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. This example has attractive 2 leaf nature print. “To Counterfeit is Death” can also be seen on the reverse. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Interesting and scarce note for the price in relatively good shape free of commonly seen tape repairs.
Signers: Samuel Rhodes, ...
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. This example has attractive 2 leaf nature print. “To Counterfeit is Death” can also be seen on the reverse. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Interesting and scarce note for the price in relatively good shape free of commonly seen tape repairs.
Signers: Samuel Rhodes, ...
Date: March 10, 1769
Denomination: 5 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-142
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: 12
Comments: “Split”