Continental Currency Fr#CC-101 January 14, 1779 $70 PMG 40 *Eye Appeal*
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 $70 note features an emblem of a healthy tree standing alone. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “VIM PROCELLARIUM QUADRENNIUM SUSTINUIT” (For four years it has withstood the force of storm). A neat motto referring to 1779 being 4 years after the beginning of the revolution. The reverse features nature print of maple leaf. Absolutely striking high denomination example with crisp bright paper and an awesome emblem/motto. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
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 $70 note features an emblem of a healthy tree standing alone. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “VIM PROCELLARIUM QUADRENNIUM SUSTINUIT” (For four years it has withstood the force of storm). A neat motto referring to 1779 being 4 years after the beginning of the revolution. The reverse features nature print of maple leaf. Absolutely striking high denomination example with crisp bright paper and an awesome emblem/motto. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
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 $70 note features an emblem of a healthy tree standing alone. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “VIM PROCELLARIUM QUADRENNIUM SUSTINUIT” (For four years it has withstood the force of storm). A neat motto referring to 1779 being 4 years after the beginning of the revolution. The reverse features nature print of maple leaf. Absolutely striking high denomination example with crisp bright paper and an awesome emblem/motto. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $70
Friedberg #: CC-101
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 40
Comments: “Tear”