Continental Currency Fr#CC-84 September 26, 1776 $40 PMG 45 *All Seeing Eye*
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 $40 note features an emblem of an all-seeing Eye of Providence shining on 13 stars representing the colonies. This emblem is encircled by the motto “CONFEDERATION”. This emblem was designed by Francis Hopkinson, an American founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse features nature print of carrot leaves. Absolutely gorgeous example with crisp light paper and bold ink, immense detail on the front emblem. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Samuel Lyon, Robert A. Roberts
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 $40 note features an emblem of an all-seeing Eye of Providence shining on 13 stars representing the colonies. This emblem is encircled by the motto “CONFEDERATION”. This emblem was designed by Francis Hopkinson, an American founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse features nature print of carrot leaves. Absolutely gorgeous example with crisp light paper and bold ink, immense detail on the front emblem. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Samuel Lyon, Robert A. Roberts
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 $40 note features an emblem of an all-seeing Eye of Providence shining on 13 stars representing the colonies. This emblem is encircled by the motto “CONFEDERATION”. This emblem was designed by Francis Hopkinson, an American founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse features nature print of carrot leaves. Absolutely gorgeous example with crisp light paper and bold ink, immense detail on the front emblem. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: Samuel Lyon, Robert A. Roberts
Date: September 26, 1778
Denomination: $40
Friedberg #: CC-84
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 45
Comments: “Annotation”