Continental Currency Fr#CC-69 May 20, 1777 $8 PCGS 35 *Extremely Scarce*
The May 20, 1777 issue was the first series of Continental currency to use new boarder 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. Absolutely gorgeous example despite some repairs, with bold ink and very clean eye appeal. Hard to find this nice.
Signers: Charles Cist, James Claypoole
The May 20, 1777 issue was the first series of Continental currency to use new boarder 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. Absolutely gorgeous example despite some repairs, with bold ink and very clean eye appeal. Hard to find this nice.
Signers: Charles Cist, James Claypoole
The May 20, 1777 issue was the first series of Continental currency to use new boarder 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. Absolutely gorgeous example despite some repairs, with bold ink and very clean eye appeal. Hard to find this nice.
Signers: Charles Cist, James Claypoole
Date: May 20, 1777
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-69
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 35
Comments: “Repaired Edge Tears, Missing Corner Tip”