PA-219b. Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. 8 Shillings raised to 8 Pounds. PCGS Banknote Very Fine 20 Details. Splits and Tears, Minor Surface Damage. Printed by John Dunlap, who was one of the most successful printers of this era and who was responsible for printing the first copies of the Declaration of Independence. Signers of this particular note were William Thorne and Phillip Alberti. Notes of denominations 4 shillings and above were required to bear a second signature. This is the better red and black variety for this series. What makes this note so interesting is that it is the only known Pennsylvania raised note and the only one that has been raised to a denomination that didnt exist for the issue. The note has been raised from 8 shillings to 8 pounds in numerous places: the obligation (the black central text), twice in red ink (both immediately above and below the text), four times in the red border design, and even on the back of the note above the central farming scene. Both signatures are written in black ink, whereas for the two highest denomination notes one black and one red signature were required. The border ornamentation seen on the back is also different between the 8 shilling note and that of the two highest denomination pieces. Finally, on the 8 shilling note the back is printed primarily in red, while the backs on the two high denomination notes are printed in all black. An enigmatic and glorious note that will stimulate the senses of any casual currency collector or colonial history buff. PCGS Banknote comments "Splits and Tears, Minor Surface Damage."
