Continental Currency Fr#CC-8 May 10, 1775 $8 PMG 25 *First Issue*
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. This $8 note features an emblem of a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, representing the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony. The reverse features nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves. Wholesome problem free VF example of this desirable first issue Continental.
Signers: Anthony Morris Jr., …
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. This $8 note features an emblem of a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, representing the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony. The reverse features nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves. Wholesome problem free VF example of this desirable first issue Continental.
Signers: Anthony Morris Jr., …
The May 10, 1775 issue was the very first issue of Continental currency. This $8 note features an emblem of a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, representing the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony. The reverse features nature print of henebit and two buttercup leaves. Wholesome problem free VF example of this desirable first issue Continental.
Signers: Anthony Morris Jr., …
Date: May 10, 1775
Denomination: $8
Friedberg #: CC-8
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
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