Georgia Colonial Note Fr#GA-107a June 8, 1777 $5 PCGS 15 *Rattlesnake*
The June 8, 1777 Georgia issue was the first Georgia note to be payable in Continental Currency rather than Spanish milled dollars. The purpose of this issue was to support Continental troops. This $5 bill was printed in red and black ink with the seal of a rattlesnake encircled by the latin motto “NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET” (No one attacks me with impunity). Scarce note with only 15 known to exist. Incredibly low serial number 8.
Signers: Joseph Wood, Edward Langworthy, Richard Wylly, William O’Bryen, Nehemiah Wade
The June 8, 1777 Georgia issue was the first Georgia note to be payable in Continental Currency rather than Spanish milled dollars. The purpose of this issue was to support Continental troops. This $5 bill was printed in red and black ink with the seal of a rattlesnake encircled by the latin motto “NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET” (No one attacks me with impunity). Scarce note with only 15 known to exist. Incredibly low serial number 8.
Signers: Joseph Wood, Edward Langworthy, Richard Wylly, William O’Bryen, Nehemiah Wade
The June 8, 1777 Georgia issue was the first Georgia note to be payable in Continental Currency rather than Spanish milled dollars. The purpose of this issue was to support Continental troops. This $5 bill was printed in red and black ink with the seal of a rattlesnake encircled by the latin motto “NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET” (No one attacks me with impunity). Scarce note with only 15 known to exist. Incredibly low serial number 8.
Signers: Joseph Wood, Edward Langworthy, Richard Wylly, William O’Bryen, Nehemiah Wade
Date: June 8, 1777
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: GA-107a
State: Georgia
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 15
Comments: “Severed & Reattached, Tape Repaired Edge Tears, Previously Mounted”