Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-149 March 20, 1771 20s *Thomas Mifflin Signature*

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This note was signed by Thomas Mifflin, a signer of the United States Constitution. Thomas Mifflin is considered a founding father of America, serving as the first governor of Pennsylvania, an aide to General George Washington during the Revolutionary War, and President of the Continental Congress. Mifflin’s signature is scarce on colonial currency, adding significant value to this note. The bills of the March 20, 1771 Pennsylvania issue were initially passed for the purpose of defending Philadelphia, but were used to fund street paving. The Penn Arms are on the front with nature prints on the reverse. Additionally, “To Counterfeit is DEATH” can be seen on the reverse. Notes of this issue were printed in red and black ink. This 20 Shilling note has 4 red crowns beneath the Penn Arms, with each crown representing 5 Shillings of value. Printed by David Hall and William Sellers on mica flake paper.

Signers: Joel Evans, Thomas Mifflin*, Joseph Morris

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This note was signed by Thomas Mifflin, a signer of the United States Constitution. Thomas Mifflin is considered a founding father of America, serving as the first governor of Pennsylvania, an aide to General George Washington during the Revolutionary War, and President of the Continental Congress. Mifflin’s signature is scarce on colonial currency, adding significant value to this note. The bills of the March 20, 1771 Pennsylvania issue were initially passed for the purpose of defending Philadelphia, but were used to fund street paving. The Penn Arms are on the front with nature prints on the reverse. Additionally, “To Counterfeit is DEATH” can be seen on the reverse. Notes of this issue were printed in red and black ink. This 20 Shilling note has 4 red crowns beneath the Penn Arms, with each crown representing 5 Shillings of value. Printed by David Hall and William Sellers on mica flake paper.

Signers: Joel Evans, Thomas Mifflin*, Joseph Morris

This note was signed by Thomas Mifflin, a signer of the United States Constitution. Thomas Mifflin is considered a founding father of America, serving as the first governor of Pennsylvania, an aide to General George Washington during the Revolutionary War, and President of the Continental Congress. Mifflin’s signature is scarce on colonial currency, adding significant value to this note. The bills of the March 20, 1771 Pennsylvania issue were initially passed for the purpose of defending Philadelphia, but were used to fund street paving. The Penn Arms are on the front with nature prints on the reverse. Additionally, “To Counterfeit is DEATH” can be seen on the reverse. Notes of this issue were printed in red and black ink. This 20 Shilling note has 4 red crowns beneath the Penn Arms, with each crown representing 5 Shillings of value. Printed by David Hall and William Sellers on mica flake paper.

Signers: Joel Evans, Thomas Mifflin*, Joseph Morris

Date: March 20, 1771

Denomination: 20 Shillings

Friedberg #: PA-149

State: Pennsylvania

Certification: N/A

Grade: N/A

Comments: Thomas Mifflin Signature