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Rule 424 (b)(2)
File Numbers: 333-2297 and 33-54049
Pricing Supplement Number: SR147 Dated: 09/11/97
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(To Prospectus dated May 14, 1996 and Prospectus Supplement dated June 14,
1996).
$1,550,000,000
CORESTATES CAPITAL CORP
Senior Medium-Term Floating Rate Notes Due
Nine Months or More From Date of Issue
Unconditionally Guaranteed as to Payment of Principal, Premium,
if any, and Interest by
CORESTATES FINANCIAL CORP
Cusip: 21869EGE9
Principal Amount: 49,000,000.00
Settlement Date: 09/15/97
Base Rate: Libor (Telerate pg. 3750)
Index Maturity: 3 Month
Initial Interest Rate: 5.70875% (5.71875% Telerate
pg. 3750 9/11/97)
Spread or Spread Multiplier, if applicable: LESS 1 BPS
Interest Rate Rest Dates: Quarterly on 3rd Wed Sept, Dec,
Mar, Jun
Interest Payment Dates: Quarterly on 3rd Wed Sept, Dec,
Mar, Jun
First Coupon: 12/17/97
Day Count: Actual/360
Stated Maturity Date: 9/15/99
Maximum Interest Rate, if any:
Minimum Interest Rate, if any:
Initial Redemption Date, if any:
Initial Redemption Percentage, if any:
Initial Redemption Percentage Reduction, if any:
Optional Repayment Dates, if any:
