PA-138. Pennsylvania. March 10, 1769. 1 Shilling. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58.No. 12326. Signed by Jacob Lewis, Charles Thomson, and Samuel Rhoads, Jr. Thomson was the secretary of the Continental Congress from 1774-1789. Uniface. Penn Arms at lower right. This stunning Bettering House Money note was authorized for the relief and employment of the Poor in Philadelphia. PMG notes a Minor repair. This is faint patching of the top of the C in Charles Thomsons bold signature. So far as notes from this condition-challenged series go, this is clearly one of the nicest. Typical grade for this series is VG/Fine with plenty of problems. We first sold this note for $3,450 as part of our Ford XV sale which took place in Atlanta in October, 2006. They simply do not come any nicer than this. The eye appeal is that of a solid Choice CU note with trace rub of the upper left corner. A condition census piece that belongs in the finest colonial cabinet.
