Paper contains mica flakes.Printed in red and black ink. Border cuts contain nature prints. Pennsylvania is spelled, "Pensylvania". Under coat of arms is printed "V L".Verso: contains nature prints and a print of the Walnut Street Prison building is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
General note: Serial number: "A". ; Note in manuscript: issue number, "2167", signed by Job Bacon, Edward Roberts (in red ink), and Lindsay Coats. Subject: Colonial currency Inscription: "FIVE POUNDS. According to an ACT of GENERAL ASSEMBLY of Pensylvania, passed in the 15th Year of the Reign of His MAJESTY GEORGE the Third. Dated the Tenth Day of April, Anno Domini 1775." ; Coat of arms bears the inscription: "Mercy Justice". ; Verso: "To Counterfeit is DEATH. ONE HUNDRED SHILLINGS. Printed by HALL & SELLERS." Rights: Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School: These images may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without permission in writing from the Historical Collections Department, Baker Library, Harvard Business School. Appointment necessary to consult collection.
