Continental Currency Fr#CC-4 May 10, 1775 $4 PMG 53 EPQ *Exceptional*
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. Striking AU example with attractive paper color and bold ink throughout. Well deserving of the EPQ designation from PMG. It is difficult to find these first issue notes this nice.
Signers: Isaac Hazlehurst, Judah Foulke
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. Striking AU example with attractive paper color and bold ink throughout. Well deserving of the EPQ designation from PMG. It is difficult to find these first issue notes this nice.
Signers: Isaac Hazlehurst, Judah Foulke
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. Striking AU example with attractive paper color and bold ink throughout. Well deserving of the EPQ designation from PMG. It is difficult to find these first issue notes this nice.
Signers: Isaac Hazlehurst, Judah Foulke
Date: May 10, 1775
Denomination: $4
Friedberg #: CC-4
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 53 EPQ
Comments: “Exceptional Paper Quality”