SKU: 2307943006

 

Step back into pre-Revolutionary America with this certified example of Pennsylvania’s provincial paper money: an April 3, 1772, 18 Pence Colonial Note, cataloged as PA-155 and graded PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 (CU64). Struck in an uncommon fractional denomination and preserved in exceptional condition, this note offers a compelling blend of historical significance and numismatic quality that appeals to seasoned specialists and first-time collectors alike.

Key highlights

• Date and denomination: April 3, 1772 | 18 Pence (Colonial Pennsylvania)
• Certification: PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 (CU64) – authenticated and encapsulated
• Catalog reference: PA-155 (Pennsylvania issue, commonly collected by date and type)
• Era: Pre-Revolutionary War US Colonial Currency
• Country/Region: United States – Province of Pennsylvania
• Inventory ID: 10729

Why this note stands out

• Historic issuance: Produced just years before independence, this 18 Pence note circulated in the British colonial economy, reflecting the fiscal challenges and ingenuity of the American provinces.
• High-grade preservation: CU64 signifies a Choice Uncirculated note with original paper quality, bright inks, and strong eye appeal. PMG’s certification provides confidence in authenticity and condition.
• Collector-friendly type: The April 3, 1772 emission is a popular, research-friendly series for type collectors of Colonial Currency, and the 18 Pence denomination adds variety to denomination sets.
• Investment appeal: Scarcer in Choice Uncirculated, high-grade colonial notes are increasingly sought after as tangible artifacts of early American finance.

Certification and condition (what CU64 means)

• Choice Uncirculated notes exhibit no folds as issued and retain original paper integrity.
• Expect vibrant detail and above-average margins for the type, with only minor handling or centering typical of the grade.
• Encapsulated by PMG to protect and preserve the note while ensuring market-recognized authenticity.

Ideal for

• Advanced collectors building a high-grade Colonial Currency cabinet
• US type collectors seeking a pre-Federal, provincial issue
• History enthusiasts looking for an accessible yet elite example of early American paper money

Specifications

• Type: Colonial Currency, Pennsylvania
• Denomination: 18 Pence
• Issue date: April 3, 1772
• Catalog: PA-155
• Grading service: PMG
• Grade: Choice Uncirculated 64 (CU64)
• Country: US (Colonial Pennsylvania)
• Inventory/SKU: 10729

Authenticity guaranteed. Ships fully insured in the PMG holder. Secure a Choice Uncirculated piece of America’s colonial past—an exceptional 1772 Pennsylvania 18 Pence that bridges history, rarity, and condition.

 

Denomination	18 Pence
Grading Service	PMG
Grade	MS64
Designation	N/A
Year	NONE
Population
Signatures
Note Series	April 3, 1772