Continental Currency Fr#CC-34 May 9, 1776 $4 PMG 30 *Hillegas Signature*
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $4 note features an emblem of a boar charging a spear. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA” (Either death or an honorable life). The reverse features nature print of skeletonized maple fruit. Additionally, this note features the signature of Samuel Hillegas. He was the son of Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. Samuel was appointed by his father to sign Continental notes at the time. Very nice problem free VF note. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Robert Morris, Samuel Hillegas
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $4 note features an emblem of a boar charging a spear. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA” (Either death or an honorable life). The reverse features nature print of skeletonized maple fruit. Additionally, this note features the signature of Samuel Hillegas. He was the son of Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. Samuel was appointed by his father to sign Continental notes at the time. Very nice problem free VF note. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Robert Morris, Samuel Hillegas
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $4 note features an emblem of a boar charging a spear. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA” (Either death or an honorable life). The reverse features nature print of skeletonized maple fruit. Additionally, this note features the signature of Samuel Hillegas. He was the son of Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. Samuel was appointed by his father to sign Continental notes at the time. Very nice problem free VF note. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Robert Morris, Samuel Hillegas
Date: May 9, 1776
Denomination: $4
Friedberg #: CC-34
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 30
Comments: None