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. PMG notes corner tear, it is VERY minor and I think not worthy of noting for a circulated note… Exceptional example for the grade with light original paper, consistent bold ink, and bright signatures. Incredibly difficult to find notes from this tough issue this nice. Well deserving of the elusive gold sticker from GCC.
Signers: John Howard, Joseph Bullock
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. PMG notes corner tear, it is VERY minor and I think not worthy of noting for a circulated note… Exceptional example for the grade with light original paper, consistent bold ink, and bright signatures. Incredibly difficult to find notes from this tough issue this nice. Well deserving of the elusive gold sticker from GCC.
Signers: John Howard, Joseph Bullock
Date: July 22, 1776
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-45
State: Continental
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: Extremely Fine 40
Comments: “Corner Tear”
