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 AU+ example with crisp paper, rich ink, and bright signatures. Difficult to find this nice with eye appeal worthy of the elusive EPQ designation from PMG and gold sticker from GCC.
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 $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 AU+ example with crisp paper, rich ink, and bright signatures. Difficult to find this nice with eye appeal worthy of the elusive EPQ designation from PMG and gold sticker from GCC.
Signers: William Gamble, Jedediah Snowden
Date: January 14, 1779
Denomination: $60
Friedberg #: CC-99
State: Continental
Certification: PMG & GCC
Grade: About Uncirculated 55 EPQ, GCC Gold
Comments: “Exceptional Paper Quality”
