Pennsylvania Colonial Note Fr#PA-252 April 20, 1781 30s PCGS 35 *8 Known*
The purpose of this late April 20, 1781 issue was to support the Army and replace depreciated pervious issues. This note was printed by John Dunlap on paper that is watermarked “PENNSYLVANIA” in 2 lines. Beautiful emblem on the front with a ship, farming equipment and wheat encircled by the motto “AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE”. Attratcive detailed boarders encircle the front with secret marks throughout. The reverse features a cleaner design with minimal ornamental boarders and a bold nature print with “To Counterfeit is Death”. Very scarce note with 29,077 originally printed and only 8 known to exist today.
Signers: Michael Shubart, Jacob Barge
The purpose of this late April 20, 1781 issue was to support the Army and replace depreciated pervious issues. This note was printed by John Dunlap on paper that is watermarked “PENNSYLVANIA” in 2 lines. Beautiful emblem on the front with a ship, farming equipment and wheat encircled by the motto “AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE”. Attratcive detailed boarders encircle the front with secret marks throughout. The reverse features a cleaner design with minimal ornamental boarders and a bold nature print with “To Counterfeit is Death”. Very scarce note with 29,077 originally printed and only 8 known to exist today.
Signers: Michael Shubart, Jacob Barge
The purpose of this late April 20, 1781 issue was to support the Army and replace depreciated pervious issues. This note was printed by John Dunlap on paper that is watermarked “PENNSYLVANIA” in 2 lines. Beautiful emblem on the front with a ship, farming equipment and wheat encircled by the motto “AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE”. Attratcive detailed boarders encircle the front with secret marks throughout. The reverse features a cleaner design with minimal ornamental boarders and a bold nature print with “To Counterfeit is Death”. Very scarce note with 29,077 originally printed and only 8 known to exist today.
Signers: Michael Shubart, Jacob Barge
Date: April 20, 1781
Denomination: 30 Shillings
Friedberg #: PA-252
State: Pennsylvania
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 35
Comments: None