Continental Currency Fr#CC-93 January 14, 1779 $30 PMG 35 *Eye Appeal*
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 $30 note features an emblem of a wreath on a tomb. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SI RECTE FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death). The reverse features nature print of climbing fumitory leaf. Very pleasing VF/XF example with crisp bright paper and attractive ink. Interestingly signed by 2 Graffs.
Signers: John Graff Jr., Jacob Graff
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 $30 note features an emblem of a wreath on a tomb. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SI RECTE FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death). The reverse features nature print of climbing fumitory leaf. Very pleasing VF/XF example with crisp bright paper and attractive ink. Interestingly signed by 2 Graffs.
Signers: John Graff Jr., Jacob Graff
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 $30 note features an emblem of a wreath on a tomb. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “SI RECTE FACIES” (If you act righteously you will be honored after death). The reverse features nature print of climbing fumitory leaf. Very pleasing VF/XF example with crisp bright paper and attractive ink. Interestingly signed by 2 Graffs.
Signers: John Graff Jr., Jacob Graff
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $30
Friedberg #: CC-93
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 35
Comments: None