Continental Currency Fr#CC-79 September 26, 1778 $5 PCGS 55 *Ex. Ford*
The September 26, 1778 issue featured new $50 and $60 denominations. It also marks high inflation in colonial times due to $75,000,000 in bills authorized and the release of these higher denominations. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of willow leaves. Gorgeous example with high eye appeal like most notes from the Ford Collection. Crisp bright paper and bold ink.
Signers: Robert Roberts, Samuel Lyon
The September 26, 1778 issue featured new $50 and $60 denominations. It also marks high inflation in colonial times due to $75,000,000 in bills authorized and the release of these higher denominations. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of willow leaves. Gorgeous example with high eye appeal like most notes from the Ford Collection. Crisp bright paper and bold ink.
Signers: Robert Roberts, Samuel Lyon
The September 26, 1778 issue featured new $50 and $60 denominations. It also marks high inflation in colonial times due to $75,000,000 in bills authorized and the release of these higher denominations. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and bleeding due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). The reverse features nature print of willow leaves. Gorgeous example with high eye appeal like most notes from the Ford Collection. Crisp bright paper and bold ink.
Signers: Robert Roberts, Samuel Lyon
Date: September 26, 1778
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: CC-79
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 55
Comments: None