Continental Currency Fr#CC-15 November 29, 1775 $5 PMG 25
The November 29, 1775 Continental issue was redeemable for Spanish milled dollars. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Although stained, this example faces up nicely.
Signers: Joseph Parker, Robert Tuckniss
The November 29, 1775 Continental issue was redeemable for Spanish milled dollars. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Although stained, this example faces up nicely.
Signers: Joseph Parker, Robert Tuckniss
The November 29, 1775 Continental issue was redeemable for Spanish milled dollars. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Although stained, this example faces up nicely.
Signers: Joseph Parker, Robert Tuckniss
Date: November 29, 1775
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: CC-15
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: “Stained”