Observed serial range: X1 (only one plate observed)
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: white on dark blue
From Jimmy Coates
Not offered on this format
Not offered on this format
1952
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Number Plate
Personalized Plate
Sample Plate
Observed serial range: X1 - X74
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: dark blue on gold
From Ian Emmett
Not offered on this format
Not offered on this format
1953
Notes
Number Plate
Personalized Plate
Sample Plate
FORMAT 1 (Metal)
Observed serial range: No plates known
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: white on green
Not offered on this format
From Jeff Lesher
FORMAT 2 (Fiberboard)
1953 Motor Boat License & Motor Boat License Dealer plates are the only instances where fiberboard was used for a Pennsylvania license plate. The reason is unknown.
Observed serial range: X1 - X87
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: white on green
From Ian Emmett
Not offered on this format
Not offered on this format
1954
Notes
Number Plate
Personalized Plate
Sample Plate
Observed serial range: X1 - X123
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: white on dark blue
From Dave Lincoln
Not offered on this format
Not offered on this format
1955
Notes
Number Plate
Personalized Plate
Sample Plate
Observed serial range: X1 - X122
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: white on red
From Jerry McCoy
From Kelly Brewer
Not offered on this format
Not offered on this format
1956
Notes
Number Plate
Personalized Plate
Sample Plate
Observed serial range: X1 - X77
All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"
Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons
Issued in pairs
Colors: white on dark green
From John Willard
Not offered on this format
Not offered on this format
1957
Notes
Number Plate
Personalized Plate
Sample Plate
Observed serial range: X160 (only one plate observed)