Continental Currency Fr#CC-10ct May 10, 1775 $30 PMG 35 *Contemporary Counterfeit*
The May 10, 1775 issue was the first Continental series of colonial currency. The front of this $30 note has an emblem featuring a wreath on a tomb. The latin motto “SI RECT FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death) encircles the emblem. The reverse of this $30 note has 2 additional emblems, a strong wind creating waves encircled by the latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force) and the sun shining on sailing ships in a calm sea encircled by the latin motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUISCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). This example is a well done contemporary counterfeit, adding to its historical significance.
Signers: Frederick Kuhl (Forgery), Anthony Morris Jr. (Forgery)
The May 10, 1775 issue was the first Continental series of colonial currency. The front of this $30 note has an emblem featuring a wreath on a tomb. The latin motto “SI RECT FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death) encircles the emblem. The reverse of this $30 note has 2 additional emblems, a strong wind creating waves encircled by the latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force) and the sun shining on sailing ships in a calm sea encircled by the latin motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUISCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). This example is a well done contemporary counterfeit, adding to its historical significance.
Signers: Frederick Kuhl (Forgery), Anthony Morris Jr. (Forgery)
The May 10, 1775 issue was the first Continental series of colonial currency. The front of this $30 note has an emblem featuring a wreath on a tomb. The latin motto “SI RECT FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death) encircles the emblem. The reverse of this $30 note has 2 additional emblems, a strong wind creating waves encircled by the latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force) and the sun shining on sailing ships in a calm sea encircled by the latin motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUISCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). This example is a well done contemporary counterfeit, adding to its historical significance.
Signers: Frederick Kuhl (Forgery), Anthony Morris Jr. (Forgery)
Date: May 10, 1775
Denomination: $30
Friedberg #: CC-10
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: “Minor Tape Repairs”