The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775 and was printed just months before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Printed by Hall and Sellers on course paper containing mica flake and blue threads. 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 beautiful nature print of skeletonized maple fruit. Lovely example for the grade, with high eye appeal and an original look. Well deserving of the Evergreen sticker from GCC fortifying the quality of this note for the grade.
Signers: Thomas Leech, John Howard
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775 and was printed just months before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Printed by Hall and Sellers on course paper containing mica flake and blue threads. 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 beautiful nature print of skeletonized maple fruit. Lovely example for the grade, with high eye appeal and an original look. Well deserving of the Evergreen sticker from GCC fortifying the quality of this note for the grade.
Signers: Thomas Leech, John Howard
Date: May 9, 1776
Denomination: $4
Friedberg #: CC-34
State: Continental
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: Very Fine 30, GCC Green
Comments: “Splits”
