The November 2, 1776 issue was interestingly proposed to print fractional denominations but this never happened due to the fugio notes providing adequate supply. 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. Solid VF example of this tougher 1776 issue. Additionally, this note was signed by Benjamin Levy. Levy was the only confirmed Jewish signer of Continental Currency. He was the first Jew to settle in Baltimore in 1773 and had ties to the Continental Congress and helped fund Revolutionary War efforts.
Signers: Benjamin Levy, Benjamin Brannan
The November 2, 1776 issue was interestingly proposed to print fractional denominations but this never happened due to the fugio notes providing adequate supply. 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. Solid VF example of this tougher 1776 issue. Additionally, this note was signed by Benjamin Levy. Levy was the only confirmed Jewish signer of Continental Currency. He was the first Jew to settle in Baltimore in 1773 and had ties to the Continental Congress and helped fund Revolutionary War efforts.
Signers: Benjamin Levy, Benjamin Brannan
Date: November 2, 1776
Denomination: $4
Friedberg #: CC-49
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 30
Comments: “Tears”
