Continental Currency Fr#CC-97 January 14, 1779 $50 PCGS 40 PPQ *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 $50 note features an emblem of a stepped pyramid of 13 levels which represents the unity of the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERENNIS” (Everlasting). The reverse features nature print of parsley leaf. Exceptional eye appeal for only a 40, well deserving of the PPQ designation from PCGS. Attractive paper and strong signatures.
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. 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 $50 note features an emblem of a stepped pyramid of 13 levels which represents the unity of the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERENNIS” (Everlasting). The reverse features nature print of parsley leaf. Exceptional eye appeal for only a 40, well deserving of the PPQ designation from PCGS. Attractive paper and strong signatures.
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. 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 $50 note features an emblem of a stepped pyramid of 13 levels which represents the unity of the 13 colonies. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “PERENNIS” (Everlasting). The reverse features nature print of parsley leaf. Exceptional eye appeal for only a 40, well deserving of the PPQ designation from PCGS. Attractive paper and strong signatures.
Signers: Daniel Wister, Robert Cather
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $50
Friedberg #: CC-97
State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 40 PPQ
Comments: “Premium Paper Quality”