The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $8 note features an emblem of a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, 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. The reverse features nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves. Solid comment free VF example of a 1776 Continental.
Signers: Mordecai Lewis, Thomas Morris
The May 9, 1776 Continental issue shared the same style as November 29, 1775. This $8 note features an emblem of a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, 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. The reverse features nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves. Solid comment free VF example of a 1776 Continental.
Signers: Mordecai Lewis, Thomas Morris
Date: May 9, 1776
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-38
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 20
Comments: None
