Houston Jan 2025

LOT 7 Continental Currency. CC-10, May 10th, 1775. PMG graded Very Fine 30 EPQ . A nice mid-grade example of the highest denomination in the first the first series of Continental notes. This is also the only CC-10 under AU 50 given the coveted EPQ designation. Well inked. Clear signatures, and serial number with nice borders all around. Emblem motif depicting Laurel Wreath on Pedestal, symbolic of”those who do well are recognized.” Motto reading SI RECTE FACIES, transiting to “If Though Shall Do Well.” The back shows “wind blowing over field”, with VI CONCITSTE, translated, “Driven by Force” and “sun over sea with two ships, with CESSANTE VENTO CONQUESCEMUS, “Conquer the Wind”. Signed by Robert Tuckniss and Robert Roberts Jr. Serial # 30840. PMG # 1994030-009

LOT 8 Continental Currency. CC-14, November 29th, 1775. PMG graded Almost Uncirculated 55 EPQ . A very choice example of the Four Dollar denomination for the second series of Continental notes. Well centered, with only the front right border a bit close. Well inked, with bold signatures and serial number. Emblem depicting a “Boar Running into Spear” with motto reading AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA, which translates, “Death or Liberty.” Back displays a bold nature printing of sections of wings from a maple seed. Signed by Daniel Clymer and George Campbell. Serial # 14774. PMG # 1994030-002

LOT 9 Continental Currency. CC-15, November 29, 1775. Five Dollar Note. PMG graded AU 50 . Nicely inked, very strong signatures and serial number. Emblem of a hand touching a prickly bush with drops of blood, with the motto SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE, which translates “either support me or leave me alone.” Reverse depicts a nature print Betony and Sage leaves. Signed by ??? (Black) and William Webb (Red). Serial # 81475. PMG # 2076794-004

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