Continental Currency Fr#CC-95 January 14, 1779 $40 PCGS 55 *CONFEDERATION*
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. This $40 note is water marked “CONFEDERATION” in 2 lines and new boarder cuts for this issue say “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA”. This note features an emblem of an all-seeing Eye of Providence shining on 13 stars representing the colonies surrounded by the motto “CONFEDERATION”. This emblem was designed by Francis Hopkinson, an American founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse has nature print of poterium leaves. Incredible example with attractive light and crisp paper. Stunning details and bold ink with an iconic emblem.
Signers: Robert Cather, Daniel Wister
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. This $40 note is water marked “CONFEDERATION” in 2 lines and new boarder cuts for this issue say “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA”. This note features an emblem of an all-seeing Eye of Providence shining on 13 stars representing the colonies surrounded by the motto “CONFEDERATION”. This emblem was designed by Francis Hopkinson, an American founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse has nature print of poterium leaves. Incredible example with attractive light and crisp paper. Stunning details and bold ink with an iconic emblem.
Signers: Robert Cather, Daniel Wister
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. This $40 note is water marked “CONFEDERATION” in 2 lines and new boarder cuts for this issue say “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA”. This note features an emblem of an all-seeing Eye of Providence shining on 13 stars representing the colonies surrounded by the motto “CONFEDERATION”. This emblem was designed by Francis Hopkinson, an American founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse has nature print of poterium leaves. Incredible example with attractive light and crisp paper. Stunning details and bold ink with an iconic emblem.
Signers: Robert Cather, Daniel Wister
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $40
Friedberg #: CC-95
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 55
Comments: “Corner Missing”