Continental Currency Fr#CC-99 January 14, 1779 $60 PMG 30
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 $60 note features an emblem of the Earth. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “DEUS REGNAT EXULTET TERRA” (God reigns, let the earth rejoice) (From Psalm 97). The reverse features nature print of willow and poison hemlock leaves. Wholesome problem free example with bold ink throughout, especially on the reverse.
Signers: Jacob Masoner, John Graff Jr.
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 $60 note features an emblem of the Earth. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “DEUS REGNAT EXULTET TERRA” (God reigns, let the earth rejoice) (From Psalm 97). The reverse features nature print of willow and poison hemlock leaves. Wholesome problem free example with bold ink throughout, especially on the reverse.
Signers: Jacob Masoner, John Graff Jr.
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 $60 note features an emblem of the Earth. This emblem is encircled by the latin motto “DEUS REGNAT EXULTET TERRA” (God reigns, let the earth rejoice) (From Psalm 97). The reverse features nature print of willow and poison hemlock leaves. Wholesome problem free example with bold ink throughout, especially on the reverse.
Signers: Jacob Masoner, John Graff Jr.
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $60
Friedberg #: CC-99
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 30
Comments: None