England 1 Pound, 1797

White; 1797 Issue

England 1 Pound, 1797 obverse

Information:

Reference P#170
Country England
Period Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Currency Pound
Denomination 1 Pound
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler George III (1760-1820)
Issuing bank Bank of England
Year 1797
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 200x113 mm

Obverse:

England 1 Pound, 1797
Latin (cursive)
I Promise to pay to [Mr A Newland] or bearer on Demand the sum of One Pound London the [2] day of [March] 17[97] For the Gov:r and Comp.a of the £ONE BANK of ENGLAND

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin (cursive)

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1797 Signature: AN + - - - - - -