Continental Currency Fr#CC-42 July 22, 1776 $5 PMG 30 *Scarce Issue*

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The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the declaration of independence. Additionally, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this series. The notes of this issue are scarce. 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. Gorgeous VF example of this desirable issue with clean light paper and bold ink, especially on the reverse nature print. Neat contemporary annotation on the reverse. Tough to find this nice.

Signers: John Sellers, Issac Pearson

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The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the declaration of independence. Additionally, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this series. The notes of this issue are scarce. 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. Gorgeous VF example of this desirable issue with clean light paper and bold ink, especially on the reverse nature print. Neat contemporary annotation on the reverse. Tough to find this nice.

Signers: John Sellers, Issac Pearson

The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the declaration of independence. Additionally, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this series. The notes of this issue are scarce. 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. Gorgeous VF example of this desirable issue with clean light paper and bold ink, especially on the reverse nature print. Neat contemporary annotation on the reverse. Tough to find this nice.

Signers: John Sellers, Issac Pearson

Date: July 22, 1776

Denomination: $5

Friedberg #: CC-42

State: Continental

Certification: PMG

Grade: 30

Comments: “Contemporary Annotation”