The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. Printed by Hall and Sellers on course paper. This $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the symbolic Latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse boasts bold nature print of a buttercup leaf and ornamental borders. Gorgeous circulated example with a pleasing paper color and exceptional ink. Clean example for the grade, the quality of this note is fortified by the GCC Evergreen sticker.
Signers: Thomas Coombe, Ellis Lewis
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. Printed by Hall and Sellers on course paper. This $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the symbolic Latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse boasts bold nature print of a buttercup leaf and ornamental borders. Gorgeous circulated example with a pleasing paper color and exceptional ink. Clean example for the grade, the quality of this note is fortified by the GCC Evergreen sticker.
Signers: Thomas Coombe, Ellis Lewis
