Continental Currency Fr#CC-10ct May 10, 1775 $30 PMG 35 *Contemporary Counterfeit*

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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)

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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”