Colonial currency — Pennsylvania — Two shillings and six-pence note — April 3, 1772

Updated on May 23, 2026: This has been sold.

Colonial Pennsylvania two shillings and six-pence note printed by David Hall and William Sellers of Philadelphia based on an act passed on April 3, 1772.

The note bears the signatures of Adam Hubley, Joel Evans, and John Mifflin.

Hall and Sellers were the successors to Benjamin Franklin’s printing business. David Hall had been Franklin’s longtime printing partner before Franklin sold his share of the business in 1766 as his attention increasingly turned toward politics, diplomacy, and public affairs.

Of particular historical interest is the signature of Adam Hubley, who later served as a colonel during the American Revolution. Hubley fought in several major engagements of the war, including the Battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights, and Brandywine.

Note size: 3.25" x 2.625"

In a 3.5" x 5" freestanding Lucite frame to protect the currency while allowing you to display it standing or flat. The two pieces of Lucite are held together with magnets, which makes it easy to remove the currency for a closer inspection or to frame in a different manner or to store.

Note that the manufacturer claims UV protection, but I haven't seen any technical report, so recommend keeping them out of direct sunlight. Important note on the care of these frames: Use a microfiber cloth or similar to remove dust and fingerprints. Do not use household cleaners.

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