The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Interestingly, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this issue. 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. Additionally, this note is signed by Jpnathan Bayard Smith, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Articles of Confederation. Affordable lower grade example of this scarce Continental issue.
Signers: Jonathan Bayard Smith, …
The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Interestingly, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this issue. 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. Additionally, this note is signed by Jpnathan Bayard Smith, a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Articles of Confederation. Affordable lower grade example of this scarce Continental issue.
Signers: Jonathan Bayard Smith, …
Date: July 22, 1776
Denomination: $4
Friedberg #: CC-41
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Fine 12
Comments: “Severed & Reattached”
