Houston Jan 2025
LOT 25 Continental Currency. CC-59, February 26, 1777. Six Dollars. PMG graded XF40. Four clear margins all around . Serial number and signatures are clear. Emblem depicts a beaver perseveringly gnawing down a tree. The tree representing Britain and the beaver the United States. Motto reads PERSEVERANDO which translates, “By Persevering.” Reverse nature print of a Buttercup leaf. A nice Baltimore note. Signed by Samuel Stringer Coale (Red), Rinaldo Johnson (Black). Serial # 49763 (Red). PMG # 1991582-008
LOT 26 Continental Currency. CC-60, February 26, 1777. Seven Dollar Note. PMG graded EF 40 . Bold serial number and signatures. Emblem depicts a storm at sea. SERENABIT surround which translates to “It will be calm.” Revers depicts a Buttercup leaf. Signed by John Taylor and A Norris. Serial # 898. PMG # 1994922-010
LOT 27 Continental Currency. CC-61, February 26, 1777, Eight Dollar Note, PMG graded EF 40 . Nice margins all around well inked. Serial number and signatures are strong. Emblem depicts an ornate thirteen string harp. The motto reads MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT, which translates , “The Larger is in harmony with the smaller.” This indicates harmony between the large and small states. Signed by R Smith (Black) and William Spear (Red). Serial # 66344 (Red). PMG # 1016855-003
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