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 $80 note features an emblem of a large tree. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “ET IN SECULA SECULORUM FLORESCEBIT” (And it will flourish for ages and ages). The reverse features nature print of strawberry leaf. Nice note with a neat emblem and motto. This was the highest denomination Continental printed of all issues, printed as inflation raged through the colonies.
Signers: John Leacock, …
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 $80 note features an emblem of a large tree. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “ET IN SECULA SECULORUM FLORESCEBIT” (And it will flourish for ages and ages). The reverse features nature print of strawberry leaf. Nice note with a neat emblem and motto. This was the highest denomination Continental printed of all issues, printed as inflation raged through the colonies.
Signers: John Leacock, …
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $80
Friedberg #: CC-102
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Choice Fine 15
Comments: “Rust”
