paper money

Object number
2010.21.3.6
Date
February 17 1776
Description
A one-sixth of a dollar banknote, dating from 1776. Printed text reads: "According to a Resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776." A detailed border, as well as a sundial with the text "MIND YOUR BUSINESS," are also printed on the note.
Materials
paper
Credit Line
Gift of Sheila Burns