Continental Currency Fr#CC-58 February 26, 1777 $5 PMG 30
This note is a part of the “Baltimore Issue”. This issue was passed by the Continental Congress on February 26, 1777 in Baltimore. The Congress met in Baltimore from December 20, 1776 to February 27, 1777 because Philadelphia was occupied by British forces. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Beautiful VF+ note with attractive paper tone and bold ink. Nice note for the price. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: W. Coale
This note is a part of the “Baltimore Issue”. This issue was passed by the Continental Congress on February 26, 1777 in Baltimore. The Congress met in Baltimore from December 20, 1776 to February 27, 1777 because Philadelphia was occupied by British forces. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Beautiful VF+ note with attractive paper tone and bold ink. Nice note for the price. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: W. Coale
This note is a part of the “Baltimore Issue”. This issue was passed by the Continental Congress on February 26, 1777 in Baltimore. The Congress met in Baltimore from December 20, 1776 to February 27, 1777 because Philadelphia was occupied by British forces. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of betony and sage leaves. Beautiful VF+ note with attractive paper tone and bold ink. Nice note for the price. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: W. Coale
Date: February 26, 1777
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: CC-58
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 30
Comments: None