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Colonial Currency, Delaware May 1,1758 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Printed Note

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Colonial Currency, Delaware May 1,1758 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Printed Note
Colonial Notes Printed by B. Franklin
May 1, 1758 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Printed DE. Note
Delaware. May 1, 1758. Fifteen Shillings. “Horse” vignette. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Printed Issue. Very Fine.
Fr. DE-59. This French & Indian War period Delaware Colonial note reads “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” in typeset printed text at the lower margin on its reverse. Overall light conservation is primarily to the centerfolds. It has a very clean, evenly circulated appearance that is attractive and is well centered on both its face and back having full margins. The text and designs are clear, including the May 1758 date and pleasing “Horse” vignette. We previously offered two examples; EAHA Auction June 26, 2015, Lot 137 graded Fine with conservation, selling for $1,560 and in our August 22, 2014 Auction, Lot 216, graded About VF with conservation sold for $2,125. This current example appears significantly finer in its quality and eye appeal than the illustrated plate note shown in “The Early Paper Money of America” by Eric Newman on page 123.