Continental Currency Fr#CC-23 February 17, 1776 $1 PMG 30
The February 17, 1776 Continental issue was unique in that is included 4 fractional denominations. This $1 note features an emblem of a weighted bowl on an acanthus plant. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “DEPRESSA RESURGIT” (Though crushed it recovers). An interesting motto and very fitting for the times. The reverse features nature print of ragweed and 2 willow leaves. Attractive problem free VF note and desirable $1 denomination. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Andrew Tybout, Josiah Hewes
The February 17, 1776 Continental issue was unique in that is included 4 fractional denominations. This $1 note features an emblem of a weighted bowl on an acanthus plant. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “DEPRESSA RESURGIT” (Though crushed it recovers). An interesting motto and very fitting for the times. The reverse features nature print of ragweed and 2 willow leaves. Attractive problem free VF note and desirable $1 denomination. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Andrew Tybout, Josiah Hewes
The February 17, 1776 Continental issue was unique in that is included 4 fractional denominations. This $1 note features an emblem of a weighted bowl on an acanthus plant. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “DEPRESSA RESURGIT” (Though crushed it recovers). An interesting motto and very fitting for the times. The reverse features nature print of ragweed and 2 willow leaves. Attractive problem free VF note and desirable $1 denomination. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Andrew Tybout, Josiah Hewes
Date: February 17, 1776
Denomination: $1
Friedberg #: CC-23
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 30
Comments: None