Continental Currency Fr#CC-84 September 26, 1778 $40 PCGS 53 PPQ *Exceptional*
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. Stunning AU example with attractive crisp paper and bold ink. This note is well deserving of the elusive PPQ designation from PCGS.
Signers: William Hardy, Joseph Walter
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. Stunning AU example with attractive crisp paper and bold ink. This note is well deserving of the elusive PPQ designation from PCGS.
Signers: William Hardy, Joseph Walter
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. Stunning AU example with attractive crisp paper and bold ink. This note is well deserving of the elusive PPQ designation from PCGS.
Signers: William Hardy, Joseph Walter
Date: September 26, 1778
Denomination: $40
Friedberg #: CC-84
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 53 PPQ
Comments: “Premium Paper Quality”