Government of the Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex upon Delaware. June 1, 1759. Two Shillings and Six-pence (Half-a-Crown). No.28469. Signed by Wm. Armstrong, David Hall, and John Barns. Uniface note printed on moderately thick paper by B.(enjamin) Franklin and D.(avid) Hall, without imprint. Seal and motto as earlier series, but the orientation is vertical. The face of the note only, the back portion has been peeled away completely making it appear to be a thin paper note. What is present from the face is Fine with a right edge tear. Impaired, but still a Rare denomination, not priced in Newman.
A significant increase in circulation was made with this issue date. Twenty seven thousand Pounds Sterling were authorized by the May 7, 1759 Act; 20,000 of that was to replace the 1746 issue and for Loan Office use. The other 7,000 was for public expenses.
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