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 $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse features nature print of a buttercup leaf. Very scarce note with populations rivaling the elusive Yorktown issue, offered at a fraction of the price due to mounting residue.
Signers: S. Elms
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 $6 note features a neat emblem of a beaver gnawing down a tree. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERSEVERANDO” (By perseverance). The reverse features nature print of a buttercup leaf. Very scarce note with populations rivaling the elusive Yorktown issue, offered at a fraction of the price due to mounting residue.
Signers: S. Elms
Date: May 20, 1777
Denomination: $6
Friedberg #: CC-67
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 30
Comments: “Previously Mounted, Erasure”
