Fifteen Shillings. Pennsylvania
DateJanuary 1, 1756
Artist/Maker
Benjamin Franklin and David Hall
MediumEngraved and printed in black.
Dimensions3 1/2" x 3"
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family
Object number1994-210,738
DescriptionCurrency. "FIFTEEN SHILLINGS. THIS BILL shall pass current for FIFTEEN SHILLINGS within the Province of Pennsylvania, according to an Act of General Assembly of the said Province, made in the 29th Year of the Reign of King Geo. II. Dated Jan. 1, 1756. FIFTEEN SHILLINGS." Leaves printed on back and "FIFTEEN SHILLINGS. To Counterfeit, is Death. Printed by B. FRANKLIN, and D. HALL."Signatures: "Jos: King, John Baynton, Evan Morgan"
Serial Number: "17334"
Benjamin Franklin in printing this, and previous issues, introduced nature printing on Pennsylvania paper money as a major deterrent to counterfeiters.
MarkingsSignatures: "Jos: King, John Baynton, Evan Morgan". Serial Number: "17334"
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