The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. Printed by Hall and Sellers on course paper. This $2 note features an emblem of grain being threshed by a flail. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “TRIBULATIO DITAT” (Affliction improves it). The reverse features bold nature print of raspberry and 2 filbert leaves of different size. Tough $2 denomination which trends much higher than higher denominations from this issue. Pleasing problem free VF example of this first issue note.
Signers: William Craig
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. Printed by Hall and Sellers on course paper. This $2 note features an emblem of grain being threshed by a flail. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “TRIBULATIO DITAT” (Affliction improves it). The reverse features bold nature print of raspberry and 2 filbert leaves of different size. Tough $2 denomination which trends much higher than higher denominations from this issue. Pleasing problem free VF example of this first issue note.
Signers: William Craig
