United States Continental Loan Office - New York Fourth of Exchange Jan. 19, 1781 $18 PMG 15 *Francis Hopkinson*
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 Nicholas Quackenbofs and is countersigned by William Yates, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New York. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 4" indicating the fourth of exchange. 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, William Yates
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 Nicholas Quackenbofs and is countersigned by William Yates, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New York. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 4" indicating the fourth of exchange. 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, William Yates
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 Nicholas Quackenbofs and is countersigned by William Yates, who was the Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of New York. The paper is watermarked "UNITED STATES 4" indicating the fourth of exchange. 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, William Yates
Date: January 19, 1781
Denomination: $18 / 90 Liveres
Friedberg #:
State: Continental
Certification: PMG
Grade: 15
Comments: “Internal Tears”