Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-175 April 10, 1775 50s PMG 25 *Workhouse*
The purpose of this April 10, 1775 issue was to fund the construction of jails and correctional facilities. The face is similar to Franklin’s 1759 Pennsylvania notes and the reverse features the Walnut Street Workhouse also known as the city jail of Philadelphia. Printed in red and black ink by Hall and Sellers on paper with blue thread and mica flake. Beautiful problem free example with nice eye appeal for the grade. Only 1,667 originally printed.
Signers: Job Bacon, Edward Roberts, Lindsay Coats
The purpose of this April 10, 1775 issue was to fund the construction of jails and correctional facilities. The face is similar to Franklin’s 1759 Pennsylvania notes and the reverse features the Walnut Street Workhouse also known as the city jail of Philadelphia. Printed in red and black ink by Hall and Sellers on paper with blue thread and mica flake. Beautiful problem free example with nice eye appeal for the grade. Only 1,667 originally printed.
Signers: Job Bacon, Edward Roberts, Lindsay Coats
The purpose of this April 10, 1775 issue was to fund the construction of jails and correctional facilities. The face is similar to Franklin’s 1759 Pennsylvania notes and the reverse features the Walnut Street Workhouse also known as the city jail of Philadelphia. Printed in red and black ink by Hall and Sellers on paper with blue thread and mica flake. Beautiful problem free example with nice eye appeal for the grade. Only 1,667 originally printed.
Signers: Job Bacon, Edward Roberts, Lindsay Coats
Date: April 10, 1775
Denomination: 50 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-175
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: None