| Description |
Colony of Delaware June 1, 1759 20 Shillings Fr. DE-68. PCGS Fine 12 Apparent. A strongly printed B. FRANKLIN and D. HALL note which also had heavy usage. Grading notes that it was "Severed and Pinned," but the lion vignette and leaves are quite clear. Signers are John Barns, William Armstrong, and David Hall. This illustrates another method utilized to extend circulation at the time. Always popular. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20378, realized $264. |
