Continental Currency Fr#CC-4 May 10, 1775 $4 PMG 30 *First Issue*
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. 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. Incredible eye appeal on this VF+ first issue Continental. Strong paper and bold signatures remain.
Signers: Samuel Morris, Thomas Barton Jr.
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. 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. Incredible eye appeal on this VF+ first issue Continental. Strong paper and bold signatures remain.
Signers: Samuel Morris, Thomas Barton Jr.
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. 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. Incredible eye appeal on this VF+ first issue Continental. Strong paper and bold signatures remain.
Signers: Samuel Morris, Thomas Barton Jr.
Date: May 10, 1775
Denomination: $4
Friedberg #: CC-4
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 30
Comments: “Stain”