coinage, but as early as 1723, a plan proposed by Governor Keith was approved re- sulting in an issue of paper currency. The first issue was 15,000£, bills varying from 1 s. to 20 s. The owners of silver plate or unencumbered real estate could procure these bills by pledging property and paying a 5% fee

. Penna. did not pass any Act authorizing a coinage, there were therefore no coins of Penna. mintage in circulation in our County. The lack of money was also a great element of disturbance in Colonial affairs, most payments having to be made by barter. A law in the early days of our Province read "Whereas