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. This example is an incredibly scarce contemporary counterfeit with only 9 graded my PMG. Interesting crudely engraved example of this high denomination Continental that faces heavy circulation and likely fooled many colonists. Incredibly piece of history which was created with the goal of tanking the American economy.
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. This example is an incredibly scarce contemporary counterfeit with only 9 graded my PMG. Interesting crudely engraved example of this high denomination Continental that faces heavy circulation and likely fooled many colonists. Incredibly piece of history which was created with the goal of tanking the American economy.
Signers: John Leacock, …
