RecordOne-shilling banknoteIssued by the Mason Barrowman Company, Edinburgh
One-shilling banknoteThis one shilling banknote was issued by the Mason Barrowman Company of Edinburgh. It is dated 1 October 1764. One-shilling banknote, Mason, Barrowman Company, Edinburgh, 1764, one of three versions of propaganda notes relevant to the abolition of the Option Clause, 1765 The note was an item of propaganda in the debate surrounding the 'Option Clause', under which the issuing bank had the option of deferring payment, plus interest, for six months. The clause was abolished in 1765. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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