The May 10, 1775 issue was the first Continental series of colonial currency. The front of this $20 note has an emblem depicting a strong wind creating waves. The Latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force) encircles the emblem. The reverse of this $20 note has an additional emblem, a sun shining on sailing ships in a calm sea encircled by the Latin motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUISCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). The $20 note is one of the most iconic and coveted pieces of colonial currency. This note is called “marbled edge” referring to the multicolored polychromed left edge of the paper. This paper was furnished by Benjamin Franklin in France and it was meant to deter counterfeiting. The paper was very thin compared to other continentals making the survivability of these notes low and they are commonly found severed/torn. Franklin also designed the emblem on the front of this note. An elite addition and must have for any high end colonial collection.
Signers: James Read, …
The May 10, 1775 issue was the first Continental series of colonial currency. The front of this $20 note has an emblem depicting a strong wind creating waves. The Latin motto “VI CONCITATE” (Driven by force) encircles the emblem. The reverse of this $20 note has an additional emblem, a sun shining on sailing ships in a calm sea encircled by the Latin motto “CESSANTE VENTO CONQUISCEMUS” (When the storm dies down we will rest). The $20 note is one of the most iconic and coveted pieces of colonial currency. This note is called “marbled edge” referring to the multicolored polychromed left edge of the paper. This paper was furnished by Benjamin Franklin in France and it was meant to deter counterfeiting. The paper was very thin compared to other continentals making the survivability of these notes low and they are commonly found severed/torn. Franklin also designed the emblem on the front of this note. An elite addition and must have for any high end colonial collection.
Signers: James Read, …
Date: May 10, 1775
Denomination: $20
Friedberg #: CC-9
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: Very Fine 30
Comments: “Reconstructed, Design Redrawn, Silked, Tape Residue"”
