Continental Currency Fr#CC-99 January 14, 1779 $60 PMG 65 EPQ *FINEST KNOWN*
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. Absolutely stunning gem uncirculated example with crisp light paper and bold ink. Incredibly difficult to find Continentals this nice under the 5 figure mark. This note is tied for finest known guaranteed by PMG.
Signers: Nathaniel Donnell, Paul Cox
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. Absolutely stunning gem uncirculated example with crisp light paper and bold ink. Incredibly difficult to find Continentals this nice under the 5 figure mark. This note is tied for finest known guaranteed by PMG.
Signers: Nathaniel Donnell, Paul Cox
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. Absolutely stunning gem uncirculated example with crisp light paper and bold ink. Incredibly difficult to find Continentals this nice under the 5 figure mark. This note is tied for finest known guaranteed by PMG.
Signers: Nathaniel Donnell, Paul Cox
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $60
Friedberg #: CC-99
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 65 EPQ
Comments: “Exceptional Paper Quality”