United States Continental Loan Office - New Jersey Fourth of Exchange Jan. 8, 1779 $18 (19 Livres) PCGS 35
This is a very seldom seen note 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. In 1779 he held the office of Treasurer of the Continental Loan Office.
This note is payable to John Gulick Hunterdon and is countersigned by Joseph Borden, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New Jersey. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 4" indicating the fourth of exchange. Interestingly, this bill has US Dollar denomination of $18 and the French denomination of 90 Liveres, payable in Paris. Incredible note fit for any colonial/American Revolution collection with the signature of an American great.
Signers: Francis Hopkinson, Joseph Borden
This is a very seldom seen note 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. In 1779 he held the office of Treasurer of the Continental Loan Office.
This note is payable to John Gulick Hunterdon and is countersigned by Joseph Borden, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New Jersey. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 4" indicating the fourth of exchange. Interestingly, this bill has US Dollar denomination of $18 and the French denomination of 90 Liveres, payable in Paris. Incredible note fit for any colonial/American Revolution collection with the signature of an American great.
Signers: Francis Hopkinson, Joseph Borden
This is a very seldom seen note 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. In 1779 he held the office of Treasurer of the Continental Loan Office.
This note is payable to John Gulick Hunterdon and is countersigned by Joseph Borden, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New Jersey. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 4" indicating the fourth of exchange. Interestingly, this bill has US Dollar denomination of $18 and the French denomination of 90 Liveres, payable in Paris. Incredible note fit for any colonial/American Revolution collection with the signature of an American great.
Signers: Francis Hopkinson, Joseph Borden
Date: January 8, 1779
Denomination: $18 / 90 Liveres
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State: Continental
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 35
Comments: “Ink Erosion, Minor Edge Damage”