Continental Currency Fr#CC-63 May 20, 1777 $2 PMG 15 *Extremely Scarce*
The May 20, 1777 issue 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, especially for genuine bills like this. This $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. Lovely problem free example with an original look and bold signatures remaining. Incredibly rare note with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues and usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set.
Signers: Charles Cist, James Claypoole
The May 20, 1777 issue 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, especially for genuine bills like this. This $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. Lovely problem free example with an original look and bold signatures remaining. Incredibly rare note with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues and usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set.
Signers: Charles Cist, James Claypoole
The May 20, 1777 issue 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, especially for genuine bills like this. This $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. Lovely problem free example with an original look and bold signatures remaining. Incredibly rare note with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues and usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set.
Signers: Charles Cist, James Claypoole
Date: May 20, 1777
Denomination: $2
Friedberg #: CC-63
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 15
Comments: None