The January 14, 1779 issue was passed to act as a redemption for notes of the May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778 issues due to extensive British counterfeiting. New border cuts for this issue read “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” and uniquely features red and black ink by Hall and Sellers as well as watermarked paper. The 6 lowest denominations ($1-$20) plus $70 and $80 were watermarked “UNITED STATES” in two lines. The $30-$65 bills were watermarked “CONFEDERATION”. This $2 note features an emblem of grain being threshed by a flail. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “TRIBULATIO DITAT” (Affliction improves it). The reverse features nature print of mulberry leaf. Beautiful AU example with clean crisp paper and strong ink.
Signers: Samuel Nicholas, William Gray
The January 14, 1779 issue was passed to act as a redemption for notes of the May 20, 1777 and April 11, 1778 issues due to extensive British counterfeiting. New border cuts for this issue read “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” and uniquely features red and black ink by Hall and Sellers as well as watermarked paper. The 6 lowest denominations ($1-$20) plus $70 and $80 were watermarked “UNITED STATES” in two lines. The $30-$65 bills were watermarked “CONFEDERATION”. This $2 note features an emblem of grain being threshed by a flail. This emblem is encircled by the Latin motto “TRIBULATIO DITAT” (Affliction improves it). The reverse features nature print of mulberry leaf. Beautiful AU example with clean crisp paper and strong ink.
Signers: Samuel Nicholas, William Gray
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $2
Friedberg #: CC-88
State: Continental
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: About Uncirculated 55
Comments: “Previously Mounted”
