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 $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. Lovely XF note and incredibly scarce with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues. Usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set. Populations of this issue rival those of the elusive Yorktown Continental series. Strong paper and bold ink especially on the obverse emblem. Difficult to find this nice.
Signers: W. Coale, T. Hopkinson
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 $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. Lovely XF note and incredibly scarce with a fraction of the population of most Continental issues. Usually one of the biggest hurdles in completing a Continental set. Populations of this issue rival those of the elusive Yorktown Continental series. Strong paper and bold ink especially on the obverse emblem. Difficult to find this nice.
Signers: W. Coale, T. Hopkinson
Date: May 20, 1777
Denomination: $3
Friedberg #: CC-64
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Extremely Fine 40
Comments: “Stains”
