Continental Currency Fr#CC-53 November 2, 1776 $8 PMG 35 *Huge Margins*
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. Unique note with odd cuts. Incredibly appealing paper and bold ink with 2 huge margins. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Robert Dorsey, Benjamin Brannon
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. Unique note with odd cuts. Incredibly appealing paper and bold ink with 2 huge margins. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Robert Dorsey, Benjamin Brannon
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. Unique note with odd cuts. Incredibly appealing paper and bold ink with 2 huge margins. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Robert Dorsey, Benjamin Brannon
Date: November 2, 1776
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-53
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: “Tear”