Continental Currency Fr#CC-89 January 14, 1779 $3 PMG 35 EPQ *Exceptional*
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 $3 note features an emblem of an eagle and heron fighting. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “EXITUS IN DUBIO EST” (The outcome is in doubt). The reverse features nature print of rose leaves. Absolutely gorgeous example with light crisp paper and a nice original look. Well deserving of the EPQ designation from PMG.
Signers: Jacob Masoner, Robert Roberts
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 $3 note features an emblem of an eagle and heron fighting. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “EXITUS IN DUBIO EST” (The outcome is in doubt). The reverse features nature print of rose leaves. Absolutely gorgeous example with light crisp paper and a nice original look. Well deserving of the EPQ designation from PMG.
Signers: Jacob Masoner, Robert Roberts
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 $3 note features an emblem of an eagle and heron fighting. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “EXITUS IN DUBIO EST” (The outcome is in doubt). The reverse features nature print of rose leaves. Absolutely gorgeous example with light crisp paper and a nice original look. Well deserving of the EPQ designation from PMG.
Signers: Jacob Masoner, Robert Roberts
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $3
Friedberg #: CC-89
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35 EPQ
Comments: “Exceptional Paper Quality”