Pennsylvania: January 18, 1777
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    Pennsylvania Currency

    Joseph Ogden issue of January 18, 1777

    A private issue by Joseph Ogden, the owner of the Middle Ferry on the Schuylkill River at Philadelphia. These bills were used to make small change for his customers. The notes are typeset with ornamental borders and blank blanks. Watermarks in the paper are "PPD" and the motto "WORK & BE RICH". Signed by Joseph Ogden. Issued in denominations of 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d and 9d.

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    5d                    Serial Number: [none]                 PA 01/18/77

    Unsigned

    Size: 66 x 66mm (front border design: 59 x 52mm; back blank).

    Comments: A watermark B from the motto WORK & BE RICH is seen in the paper from the front of the note near the uperr left corner. Click here to view the blank back.

    Provenance: Purchased through the Robert H. Gore, Jr. Numismatic Endowment from the EANA mail bid auction of 1/18/97, lot 380.

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    6d                    Serial Number: [none]                 PA 01/18/77

    Unsigned

    Size: 64 x 60mm (front border design: 60 x 5mm; back blank).

    Comments: No watermark on our example. Click here to view the blank back.

    Provenance: Purchased through the Robert H. Gore, Jr. Numismatic Endowment from the EANA mail bid auction of 12/2/95, lot 515.