The front of this September 26, 1778 $8 Continental note features an emblem depicting a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, representing the 13 colonies. The emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony). The reverse features particularly bold nature print of 3 sage leaves. Attractive problem free example with bold ink, strong signatures, and light crisp paper.
Signers: William Stretch, John Leacock
The front of this September 26, 1778 $8 Continental note features an emblem depicting a harp with 13 strings of different sizes, representing the 13 colonies. The emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT” (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony). The reverse features particularly bold nature print of 3 sage leaves. Attractive problem free example with bold ink, strong signatures, and light crisp paper.
Signers: William Stretch, John Leacock
