Continental Currency Fr#CC-35 May 9, 1776 $5 PMG 25 *Eye Appeal*
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Exceptional eye appeal for the grade with attractive paper and bold ink. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Nicholas Garrison, John Howard
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Exceptional eye appeal for the grade with attractive paper and bold ink. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Nicholas Garrison, John Howard
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Exceptional eye appeal for the grade with attractive paper and bold ink. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Nicholas Garrison, John Howard
Date: May 9, 1776
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: CC-35
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: None