 Province of Pennsylvania. March 10, 1769. Eighteen Pence or One Shilling and Six Pence. ''Bettering House Money.'' Plate B. No.12326. Signed by J.[acob] Lewis, Cha.[rles] Thomson, and Sam.[uel] Rhoads [Jr.]. Printed on thinner coarse stock. Standard large vertical format Pennsylvania size, approximately 75mm by 90mm. Uniface, typeset face with border cuts and Penn Arms at lower side.
A scarce series with high grade notes being great rarities. A third exceptional note in this sale from a stunning group of ''Bettering House Notes'' that are true miracles of survival and put away with extreme care. This is a ''coin flip'' away from being the condition census topping note and a sheet mate to the One Shilling note (lot 8544) above. Obviously, another amazing occurrence seen only in stellar holdings such as the Ford-Boyd Collection.
Choice Crisp Uncirculated and from the face, Gem is accurate. Bold, vivid and deeply embossed to the back. This note is tip corner mounted from the back upon a thin green card stock. Obviously from the same old collection broken up 100 or more years ago perhaps. The face centering and margins borders on the extraordinary. Wide and even on all sides. The mica reflects in diamond-like fashion and truly this a jewel on the Province.
The most advanced and savvy Colonial specialists will recognize this as an epic note of the highest caliber. It is difficult to project the level of four figures necessary to secure this prize. After the fall of the hammer, the next owner sets the price desired if he is foolish enough to part with this Pennsylvanian treasure.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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