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3 pound


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Type Currency
Title 3 pound
Date March 1, 1769
Country United States
Grade Very Fine 30
Service PCGS
Denomination 3 pound
Description

Pennsylvania March 1, 1769 3 Pounds or 60 Shillings Fr. PA-133. PCGS Very Fine 30. The highest denomination note of four emitted from this March 1, 1769, issue. This is the second David Hall and William Sellers issue and is in a vertical format. The Penn family coat of arms is at the lower right, with text and obligation within ornamental borders on three sides and the denomination at the top. Although it says "Indented," none of the known examples have been indented. Two of the three signatures remain bold. The nature print back has "LXS" deftly outlined at the lower right of the leaf. Plate position A and fully genuine. The issue was plagued with counterfeits, which led to its withdrawal. This is a high-grade note and rarely seen as such. Sharply printed, well balanced, and choice for the series. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society

From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28119, realized $1680. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.

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