 PENNSYLVANIA. Bank of North America. Uncut Vertical Pair of 3/90ths-1/90th of a Dollar. Plates C-C. Philadelphia. August 6, 1789. Typeset face with ornate borders, engraved signature of Tench Francis. Printed on sturdy wove paper, the top note with a polychromed color back also seen on the early French issue U.S. Loan certificates. The paper manufactured by James Woodsman of London and brought back by Benjamin Franklin to his grandson's printing shop. Dual denominations 'Three Pence' and 'One Penny'. The ornate backs with framed patterns and imprint of 'Printed by B[enjamin]. F[ranklin]. Bache. Philadelphia'.
Durand Types Page 34 and 39. Both Durand Rarity Rating ''A''. Haxby PA-465 G8-G16. Newman Page 360. A superb pair from this historic bank. The 3/90th [Three Pence] bills have become quite rare and both of these are essential to an odd denomination collection. There is a faint bend in the gutter of this pair, but we still must call this Choice Crisp Uncirculated. The back color is of fabulous caliber. Worthy of an outstanding price due to quality and pedigree.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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