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 at the time. The front features an emblem of a wreath on a tomb encircled by the latin motto “SI RECTE FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death). The reverse uniquely features 2 emblems of a strong wind creating waves and a beautiful sun shining on ships at sea. The first emblem was designed by Benjamin Franklin and is encircled by the latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force). The second is encircled by the motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUIESCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). Incredibly scarce contemporary counterfeit of this high denomination note, likely produced by the British to tank our economy during the war. This is the first Baltimore issue counterfeit that I have handled, with only 1 graded by PMG. This note has been contemporarily cut and pen cancelled revealing that it was detected by the colonists at the time. Interesting piece of tangible history.
Signers: John Griffith (Forgery), William Aisquith (Forgery)
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 at the time. The front features an emblem of a wreath on a tomb encircled by the latin motto “SI RECTE FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death). The reverse uniquely features 2 emblems of a strong wind creating waves and a beautiful sun shining on ships at sea. The first emblem was designed by Benjamin Franklin and is encircled by the latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force). The second is encircled by the motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUIESCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). Incredibly scarce contemporary counterfeit of this high denomination note, likely produced by the British to tank our economy during the war. This is the first Baltimore issue counterfeit that I have handled, with only 1 graded by PMG. This note has been contemporarily cut and pen cancelled revealing that it was detected by the colonists at the time. Interesting piece of tangible history.
Signers: John Griffith (Forgery), William Aisquith (Forgery)
Date: February 26, 1777
Denomination: $30
Friedberg #: CC-62
State: Continental
Certification: Legacy
Grade: About Uncirculated 50
Comments: “Mounting Remnants on Back”
