Continental Currency Fr#CC-96 January 14, 1779 $45 PMG 55 *Stunning*
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 note is water marked “CONFEDERATION” in 2 lines and new boarder cuts for this issue say “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA”. This $45 note features an emblem of beehives protected by a shed, encircled by the latin motto “SIC FLORET RESPUBLICA” (Thus let the nation flourish). The reverse has bold nature print of parsley leaves. Beautiful example with light and crisp paper, near uncirculated.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
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 note is water marked “CONFEDERATION” in 2 lines and new boarder cuts for this issue say “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA”. This $45 note features an emblem of beehives protected by a shed, encircled by the latin motto “SIC FLORET RESPUBLICA” (Thus let the nation flourish). The reverse has bold nature print of parsley leaves. Beautiful example with light and crisp paper, near uncirculated.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
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 note is water marked “CONFEDERATION” in 2 lines and new boarder cuts for this issue say “UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA”. This $45 note features an emblem of beehives protected by a shed, encircled by the latin motto “SIC FLORET RESPUBLICA” (Thus let the nation flourish). The reverse has bold nature print of parsley leaves. Beautiful example with light and crisp paper, near uncirculated.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $45
Friedberg #: CC-96
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 55
Comments: None