Continental Currency Fr#CC-100 January 14, 1779 $65 PMG 50 *Striking*
The January 14, 1779 issue was passed to act as a redemption for notes of the May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778 issues due to extensive British counterfeiting. New border cuts for this issue read “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” and uniquely features red and black ink by Hall and Sellers as well as watermarked paper. The 6 lowest denominations ($1-$20) plus $70 and $80 were watermarked “UNITED STATES” in two lines. The $30-$65 bills were watermarked “CONFEDERATION”. This $65 note features a beautiful emblem of a hand holding a balance. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “FIAT JUSTITIA” (Let justice be done). The reverse features nature print of parsley. Gorgeous AU example with crisp paper and bold ink and signatures.
Signers: John Leacock, Nathaniel Donnell
The January 14, 1779 issue was passed to act as a redemption for notes of the May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778 issues due to extensive British counterfeiting. New border cuts for this issue read “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” and uniquely features red and black ink by Hall and Sellers as well as watermarked paper. The 6 lowest denominations ($1-$20) plus $70 and $80 were watermarked “UNITED STATES” in two lines. The $30-$65 bills were watermarked “CONFEDERATION”. This $65 note features a beautiful emblem of a hand holding a balance. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “FIAT JUSTITIA” (Let justice be done). The reverse features nature print of parsley. Gorgeous AU example with crisp paper and bold ink and signatures.
Signers: John Leacock, Nathaniel Donnell
The January 14, 1779 issue was passed to act as a redemption for notes of the May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778 issues due to extensive British counterfeiting. New border cuts for this issue read “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” and uniquely features red and black ink by Hall and Sellers as well as watermarked paper. The 6 lowest denominations ($1-$20) plus $70 and $80 were watermarked “UNITED STATES” in two lines. The $30-$65 bills were watermarked “CONFEDERATION”. This $65 note features a beautiful emblem of a hand holding a balance. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “FIAT JUSTITIA” (Let justice be done). The reverse features nature print of parsley. Gorgeous AU example with crisp paper and bold ink and signatures.
Signers: John Leacock, Nathaniel Donnell
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $65
Friedberg #: CC-100
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 50
Comments: None