Continental Currency Fr#CC-80 September 26, 1778 $7 PMG 50
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 $7 note features an emblem of a severe storm at sea. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SERENABIT” (It will be calm). The reverse features nature print of grape and sage leaf. Gorgeous AU example with strong paper and only very minor hinging on the reverse. Quality note for the price with a particularly bold emblem. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: John Lawrence, Lodowich Sprogell
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 $7 note features an emblem of a severe storm at sea. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SERENABIT” (It will be calm). The reverse features nature print of grape and sage leaf. Gorgeous AU example with strong paper and only very minor hinging on the reverse. Quality note for the price with a particularly bold emblem. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: John Lawrence, Lodowich Sprogell
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 $7 note features an emblem of a severe storm at sea. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SERENABIT” (It will be calm). The reverse features nature print of grape and sage leaf. Gorgeous AU example with strong paper and only very minor hinging on the reverse. Quality note for the price with a particularly bold emblem. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: John Lawrence, Lodowich Sprogell
Date: September 26, 1778
Denomination: $7
Friedberg #: CC-80
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 50
Comments: “Hinged”