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. This 5 Pound bill was the highest denomination of the series. Beautiful note with bright color. Only 1,666 originally printed.
Signers: Job Bacon, Lindsay Coats, Edward Roberts
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. This 5 Pound bill was the highest denomination of the series. Beautiful note with bright color. Only 1,666 originally printed.
Signers: Job Bacon, Lindsay Coats, Edward Roberts
Date: April 10, 1775
Denomination: 5 Pounds
Friedberg #: PA-176
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: About Uncirculated 50
Comments: “Edge Damage”
