United States Continental Loan Office - New Hampshire Third of Exchange June 12, 1780 $36 PMG 25 *Francis Hopkinson*
This is a very seldom seen note is from the Continental Loan Office of the United States. It has the sought after signature of Francis Hopkinson, an American Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He is also credited with designing early versions of the American Flag. Beginning in 1779 he held the office of Treasurer of the Continental Loan Office.
This note is payable to Elias Hasket Derby who was a well known merchant in Salem, MA. This is supported by the mention of Salem on the reverse annotation. This bill is countersigned by Nicholas Gilman, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New Hampshire. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 3" indicating the third of exchange. This bill has US Dollar denomination of $36 and the French denomination of 180 Liveres, payable in Paris. Incredible note fit for any colonial/American Revolution collection with the signature of an American great.
Signers: Francis Hopkinson, Nicholas Gilman
This is a very seldom seen note is from the Continental Loan Office of the United States. It has the sought after signature of Francis Hopkinson, an American Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He is also credited with designing early versions of the American Flag. Beginning in 1779 he held the office of Treasurer of the Continental Loan Office.
This note is payable to Elias Hasket Derby who was a well known merchant in Salem, MA. This is supported by the mention of Salem on the reverse annotation. This bill is countersigned by Nicholas Gilman, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New Hampshire. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 3" indicating the third of exchange. This bill has US Dollar denomination of $36 and the French denomination of 180 Liveres, payable in Paris. Incredible note fit for any colonial/American Revolution collection with the signature of an American great.
Signers: Francis Hopkinson, Nicholas Gilman
This is a very seldom seen note is from the Continental Loan Office of the United States. It has the sought after signature of Francis Hopkinson, an American Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He is also credited with designing early versions of the American Flag. Beginning in 1779 he held the office of Treasurer of the Continental Loan Office.
This note is payable to Elias Hasket Derby who was a well known merchant in Salem, MA. This is supported by the mention of Salem on the reverse annotation. This bill is countersigned by Nicholas Gilman, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New Hampshire. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 3" indicating the third of exchange. This bill has US Dollar denomination of $36 and the French denomination of 180 Liveres, payable in Paris. Incredible note fit for any colonial/American Revolution collection with the signature of an American great.
Signers: Francis Hopkinson, Nicholas Gilman
Date: June 12, 1780
Denomination: $36 / 180 Liveres
Friedberg #:
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: “Francis Hopkinson Signature, Repaired”