Continental Currency Fr#CC-45 July 22, 1776 $8 PMG 40 *Scarce Issue*
The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the declaration of independence. Additionally, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this issue. 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. Gorgeous problem free XF example of this desirable issue, difficult to find this nice.
Signers: Philip Kinsey, James Johnston
The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the declaration of independence. Additionally, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this issue. 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. Gorgeous problem free XF example of this desirable issue, difficult to find this nice.
Signers: Philip Kinsey, James Johnston
The popular July 22, 1776 issue was authorized shortly after Congress adopted the declaration of independence. Additionally, the $1 denomination was eliminated from this issue. 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. Gorgeous problem free XF example of this desirable issue, difficult to find this nice.
Signers: Philip Kinsey, James Johnston
Date: July 22, 1776
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-45
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 40
Comments: None