Continental Currency Fr#CC-51 November 2, 1776 $6 PMG 35 *Hillegas Signature*
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 $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse features nature print of a buttercup leaf. Additionally, this note features the signature of Samuel Hillegas. He was the son of Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. Samuel was appointed by his father to sign Continental notes at the time. Pleasing problem free example. Near XF.
Signers: Samuel Hillegas, ...
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 $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse features nature print of a buttercup leaf. Additionally, this note features the signature of Samuel Hillegas. He was the son of Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. Samuel was appointed by his father to sign Continental notes at the time. Pleasing problem free example. Near XF.
Signers: Samuel Hillegas, ...
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 $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse features nature print of a buttercup leaf. Additionally, this note features the signature of Samuel Hillegas. He was the son of Michael Hillegas, the first treasurer of the United States. Samuel was appointed by his father to sign Continental notes at the time. Pleasing problem free example. Near XF.
Signers: Samuel Hillegas, ...
Date: November 2, 1776
Denomination: $6
Friedberg #: CC-51
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: None