Continental Currency Fr#CC-30DT February 17, 1776 $8 PCGS 45 *Blue Detector*
This note is a blue counterfeit detector which was used by merchants to compare suspected counterfeits. This example is more affordable than most and features an emblem of a 13 string harp with different sized strings representing the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony). Very bold nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves can be seen on the reverse. Rich blue/green paper.
This note is a blue counterfeit detector which was used by merchants to compare suspected counterfeits. This example is more affordable than most and features an emblem of a 13 string harp with different sized strings representing the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony). Very bold nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves can be seen on the reverse. Rich blue/green paper.
This note is a blue counterfeit detector which was used by merchants to compare suspected counterfeits. This example is more affordable than most and features an emblem of a 13 string harp with different sized strings representing the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony). Very bold nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves can be seen on the reverse. Rich blue/green paper.
Date: February 17, 1776
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-30DT
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 45
Comments: “Severed and Reattached, Tape Repairs, Piece Added”