 Province of Pennsylvania. March 10, 1769. Fifteen Shillings. ''Bettering House Money.'' No.903. Signed by Stephen Collins, James Penrose, and Luke Morris. Printed on thicker, coarser stock than lower denominations (Two Shillings and less). Standard horizontal Pennsylvania size and format, approximately 88mm by 75mm. Typeset face with border cuts, Penn Arms at the upper right side. No plate letter, asterisk after date on face. Nature print back with Hall and Sellers imprint, date '1769'.
These higher denomination notes have significantly lower print figures than the small format change bills or notes of Two Shillings or less. Only 1,000 notes printed with only one plate position used. Well printed with the back very well inked. A lovely and fairly clean surfaced note. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Vertical crease showing soiling on the back and handling. A very short split at the top. The face is toned lightly and the back is toned moderately. Two pinholes at the left. Glue remnants on the back corners.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
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