The April 11, 1778 Yorktown issue is extremely scarce and considered the holy grail of Continental issues. It was passed by the Continental Congress who met at York, Pennsylvania rather than Philadelphia from September 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778. During that time, Hall and Sellers moved their operation to York from Philadelphia to accommodate the demand for paper money in the heat of the war. The entire Yorktown issue was recalled in June of 1779 due to immense British counterfeiting which is why this issue is so difficult to find, especially genuine examples such as this one. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and dripping blood due to pricks from the thorns. The emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of 2 willow leaves. The face of this note is attractive and the damaged reverse allows me to offer this example at a stark discount compared to a problem free piece. Historically significant and scarce Continental with a population lower than the elusive CC-9 marbled edge note. An elite addition for any Continental collection.
Signers: Joseph Snowden
The April 11, 1778 Yorktown issue is extremely scarce and considered the holy grail of Continental issues. It was passed by the Continental Congress who met at York, Pennsylvania rather than Philadelphia from September 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778. During that time, Hall and Sellers moved their operation to York from Philadelphia to accommodate the demand for paper money in the heat of the war. The entire Yorktown issue was recalled in June of 1779 due to immense British counterfeiting which is why this issue is so difficult to find, especially genuine examples such as this one. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and dripping blood due to pricks from the thorns. The emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of 2 willow leaves. The face of this note is attractive and the damaged reverse allows me to offer this example at a stark discount compared to a problem free piece. Historically significant and scarce Continental with a population lower than the elusive CC-9 marbled edge note. An elite addition for any Continental collection.
Signers: Joseph Snowden
Date: April 11, 1778
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: CC-72
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: Very Fine 25
Comments: “Previously Mounted, Surgace Damage”
