Continental Currency Fr#CC-45 July 22, 1776 $8 PMG F-12

$315.00

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, likely due to rising inflation in the midst of war. 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. Affordable example of this tough 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, likely due to rising inflation in the midst of war. 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. Affordable example of this tough issue.

Date: July 22, 1776

Denomination: $8

Friedberg #: CC-45

State: Continental

Certification: PMG

Grade: Fine 12

Comments: “Stained”