The bills of the June 9, 1780 issue were printed by Hall and Sellers in red and black ink and were redeemable in Spanish milled dollars. These bills were guaranteed by the United States and could also be exchanged for Continental Currency. The paper contains mica flake and is water-marked “UNITED STATES” in 2 lines. The border cuts were engraved by Henry Dawkins, a former British counterfeiter. This note shares the same emblems as January 14, 1779 Continental Currency. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and dripping blood due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the symbolic Latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). Additionally, this bill bears the bold signature of David Brearley, an American Founding Father and signer of the United States Constitution, adding significant value to this scarce note. Of the 12,000 originally printed, only 16 are known to exist today.
Signers: David Brearley* (Constitution Signer), Philemon Dickinson, Joseph Borden (Guarantee Signature)
The bills of the June 9, 1780 issue were printed by Hall and Sellers in red and black ink and were redeemable in Spanish milled dollars. These bills were guaranteed by the United States and could also be exchanged for Continental Currency. The paper contains mica flake and is water-marked “UNITED STATES” in 2 lines. The border cuts were engraved by Henry Dawkins, a former British counterfeiter. This note shares the same emblems as January 14, 1779 Continental Currency. This $5 note features an emblem of a hand gathering food and dripping blood due to thorn pricks. This emblem is encircled by the symbolic Latin motto “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” (Either survive or give up). Additionally, this bill bears the bold signature of David Brearley, an American Founding Father and signer of the United States Constitution, adding significant value to this scarce note. Of the 12,000 originally printed, only 16 are known to exist today.
Signers: David Brearley* (Constitution Signer), Philemon Dickinson, Joseph Borden (Guarantee Signature)
Date: June 9, 1780
Denomination: $5
Friedberg #: NJ-188
State: New jersey
Certification: PMG
Grade: Choice Fine 15
Comments: “Stains”
