Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-145 March 10, 1769 20s PMG 20 *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 20 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. Interesting and scarce note for the price. Hard to find in this grade and clarity.
Signers: Abel James, Thomas Say, Joseph Fox
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 20 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. Interesting and scarce note for the price. Hard to find in this grade and clarity.
Signers: Abel James, Thomas Say, Joseph Fox
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 20 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. Interesting and scarce note for the price. Hard to find in this grade and clarity.
Signers: Abel James, Thomas Say, Joseph Fox
Date: March 10, 1769
Denomination: 20 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-145
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: 20
Comments: “Tears”