Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-176 April 10, 1775 5P PMG 50 *Jailhouse*
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, seldom seen issue. Only 1,666 originally printed.
Signers: Lindsay Coats, Job Bacon, …
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, seldom seen issue. Only 1,666 originally printed.
Signers: Lindsay Coats, Job Bacon, …
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, seldom seen issue. Only 1,666 originally printed.
Signers: Lindsay Coats, Job Bacon, …
Date: April 10, 1775
Denomination: 5 Pounds
Friedberg #: PA-176
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PMG
Grade: 50
Comments: “Stained”