Continental Currency Fr#CC-53 November 2, 1776 $8 PMG 35 *Benjamin Levy 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 $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. Additionally, this bill was signed by Benjamin Levy who was the only jewish signer of Continental currency. Attractive mid-grade note.
Signers: Benjamin Levy, Thomas Donnellan
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 $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. Additionally, this bill was signed by Benjamin Levy who was the only jewish signer of Continental currency. Attractive mid-grade note.
Signers: Benjamin Levy, Thomas Donnellan
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 $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. Additionally, this bill was signed by Benjamin Levy who was the only jewish signer of Continental currency. Attractive mid-grade note.
Signers: Benjamin Levy, Thomas Donnellan
Date: November 2, 1776
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-53
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: “Previously Mounted”