This exceptionally rare uncut strip is from the May 20, 1777 issue. It was the first series of Continental Currency to use new border cuts reading “UNITED STATES” where previous issues read “UNITED COLONIES”. Due to extensive British counterfeiting, this entire issue was recalled by 1779. The extensive counterfeiting and recall of these bills resulted in the May 20, 1777 being one of the most scarce and sought after Continental issues today. This is the only uncut specimen I have handled from this issue. This strip features the 3 lowest denominations from the issue in sequence.
The $2 note features an emblem of grain being threshed by a flail. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “TRIBULATIO DITAT” (Affliction improves it). The reverse features nature print of raspberry and 2 filbert leaves of different size. The $3 note features an emblem of an eagle and heron fighting. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “EXITUS IN DUBIO EST” (The outcome is in doubt). The reverse features strong nature print of skeletonized elm and maple fruit. The $4 note features an emblem of a boar charging a spear. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA” (Either death or an honorable life). The reverse features nature print of skeletonized maple fruit.
Fantastic opportunity to own this unique strip of notes with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues and usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set, rivaling the populations of the elusive April 1778 Yorktown issue. Fantastic eye appeal for the grade. An elite addition for any high end colonial collector.
Signers: M. Hahn, J. Houston
This exceptionally rare uncut strip is from the May 20, 1777 issue. It was the first series of Continental Currency to use new border cuts reading “UNITED STATES” where previous issues read “UNITED COLONIES”. Due to extensive British counterfeiting, this entire issue was recalled by 1779. The extensive counterfeiting and recall of these bills resulted in the May 20, 1777 being one of the most scarce and sought after Continental issues today. This is the only uncut specimen I have handled from this issue. This strip features the 3 lowest denominations from the issue in sequence.
The $2 note features an emblem of grain being threshed by a flail. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “TRIBULATIO DITAT” (Affliction improves it). The reverse features nature print of raspberry and 2 filbert leaves of different size. The $3 note features an emblem of an eagle and heron fighting. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “EXITUS IN DUBIO EST” (The outcome is in doubt). The reverse features strong nature print of skeletonized elm and maple fruit. The $4 note features an emblem of a boar charging a spear. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA” (Either death or an honorable life). The reverse features nature print of skeletonized maple fruit.
Fantastic opportunity to own this unique strip of notes with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues and usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set, rivaling the populations of the elusive April 1778 Yorktown issue. Fantastic eye appeal for the grade. An elite addition for any high end colonial collector.
Signers: M. Hahn, J. Houston
Date: May 20, 1777
Denomination: $2, $3, $4
Friedberg #: CC-63-65
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Choice Very Fine 35
Comments: “Repaired”
