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Motor Boat License


1950 - 1959



1950

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 23727

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: red on white

From Fred Schmidt


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1951

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 27626

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From John McDevitt


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1952

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 31828

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold

From Worthpoint


From Ed Coghill
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1953

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
FORMAT 1 (Metal)

Observed serial range:
1 - 7197

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on green

From Jeff Hinkle


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
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:
8952 - 37072

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on green

From Bob Connison


(Front)

(Rear)
Both from Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1954

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
FORMAT 1 (Unpainted border)

Observed serial range:
1 - 39164

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From Worthpoint


From Erie Antiques
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
FORMAT 2 (White border)

Observed serial range:
41355 - 42690

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From unknown


From John Willard
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1955

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 44929

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on red

From eBay (snortwheeze55)


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1956

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 48446

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark green

From Jerry McCoy


From Fred Schmidt
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1957

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 59328

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on dark blue

From John Willard


From John McDevitt
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format
OTHER PLATES

A mounting template was offered for this year.

From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1958

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 71799

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: white on red

From John Willard


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format

1959

Notes Number Plate Personalized Plate Sample Plate
Observed serial range:
1 - 78029

All plates measure 4 1/2" x 8"

Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons

Issued in pairs

Colors: dark blue on gold

From John Willard


From Jerry McCoy
Not offered on this format Not offered on this format