| Description |
Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 5 Pounds Fr. PA-114. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. In high grade for any for any note from this B. Franklin and D. Hall-imprinted series. Printed on a thinner paper than some earlier Franklin and Hall notes. This type uses two-color text printing on both sides, though a little more subtly on the back. Plate B. The broad margins at the top and left really stand out and enhance its tremendous face appeal. The other margins are excellent for the type. The three leaves in the nature print on the back display their intricate structure. The red in the color type areas is bright. The three signatures of Joseph King, Thomas Tilbury, and Thomas Gordon remain crisp. Noted with some "Small Edge Splits" by PCGS Currency grading. Those are minor faults considering the broad margins and fullness of the note. There is a crossed out endorsement in the back right border, and a small foxing patch appears on the Arms. A highly collectible example from the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20032, realized $1800. |
