Continental Currency Fr#CC-98 January 14, 1779 $55 PMG 45 *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 $55 note features a beautiful emblem of the sun coming out after a storm. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “POST NUBILA PHOEBUS” (After dark clouds comes the sun). The reverse features nature print of willow leaves. Stunning example with bright paper and ink. This note would likely make AU without the rough top edge. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: William Gamble, Jedediah Snowden
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 $55 note features a beautiful emblem of the sun coming out after a storm. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “POST NUBILA PHOEBUS” (After dark clouds comes the sun). The reverse features nature print of willow leaves. Stunning example with bright paper and ink. This note would likely make AU without the rough top edge. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: William Gamble, Jedediah Snowden
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 $55 note features a beautiful emblem of the sun coming out after a storm. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “POST NUBILA PHOEBUS” (After dark clouds comes the sun). The reverse features nature print of willow leaves. Stunning example with bright paper and ink. This note would likely make AU without the rough top edge. Previously a part of the extensive Dr. O’Shaughnessy Continental Collection.
Signers: William Gamble, Jedediah Snowden
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $55
Friedberg #: CC-98
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 45
Comments: “Edge Damage”