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 nature print of raspberry and 2 filbert leaves of different size. Low grade example of this scarcer first issue Continental
Signers: Samuel Morris, …
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 nature print of raspberry and 2 filbert leaves of different size. Low grade example of this scarcer first issue Continental
Signers: Samuel Morris, …
Date: May 10, 1775
Denomination: $2
Friedberg #: CC-2
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Good 10
Comments: “Repaired”
