The November 29, 1775 issue was redeemable for Spanish milled dollars and represented the second Continental issue. Printed by Hall and Sellers. This $1 note features an emblem of a weighted bowl crushing an acanthus plant. The emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “DEPRESSA RESURGIT” (Though crushed it recovers); symbolic verbiage as tensions of the Revolution began to rise. The reverse features nature print of ragweed and two willow leaves. Additionally, this note bears the signature of Jonathan Bayard Smith, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Articles of Confederation. Wholesome Fine example of this desirable $1 denomination with an important signature.
Signers: Jonathan Bayard Smith, …
The November 29, 1775 issue was redeemable for Spanish milled dollars and represented the second Continental issue. Printed by Hall and Sellers. This $1 note features an emblem of a weighted bowl crushing an acanthus plant. The emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “DEPRESSA RESURGIT” (Though crushed it recovers); symbolic verbiage as tensions of the Revolution began to rise. The reverse features nature print of ragweed and two willow leaves. Additionally, this note bears the signature of Jonathan Bayard Smith, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Articles of Confederation. Wholesome Fine example of this desirable $1 denomination with an important signature.
Signers: Jonathan Bayard Smith, …
Date: November 29, 1775
Denomination: $1
Friedberg #: CC-11
State: Continental
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: Fine 12, GCC Green
Comments: None
