Houston Jan 2025

LOT 31 Continental Currency. CC-70 May 20, 1777. Thirty Dollars. PMG graded 16 . SI-RECT- FACIES: If Thou Shall Do Well VI CONCITATE: Having Been Bestirred CESSANTE-VENTO-CONQUIESCEMUS: When the Wind Subsides Then We Shall Rest. Serial #154685 of an original printing of 253850 PMG 16 graded, 3 in AU58, 1 in CU62,1 in 63EPQ, 1 64EPQ as of 4/28/21. Signed by F. Wade and William Hardy. Serial # 154685. PMG # 8073019-036

LOT 32 Continental Currency. CC-79, September 26, 1778 $5, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ . This is a beautiful September 26, 1778 $5 note, which is just about as nice as the day it was printed. Great broad margins on both sides, deeply inked design elements, and boldly penned signatures and serial number. This note was once part of the spectacular Eric P. Newman collection. As of 7/l1 /2021 PMG has graded 72, in all grades, with only 3 better (2 64EPQ’s and a single 66EPQ). Signed by Joseph Walter and Robert Cather (Caither). Serial # 312808. PMG # 8073019-040

LOT 33 Continental Currency. CC-84, September 26,1778. Forty Dollars. PMG graded Choice CU64 . Nicely centered all around, both front and back. Well inked with clear signatures and serial number. Emblem depicts an all-seeing eye with thirteen stars, which represents the confederation of states. Motto reads CONFEDERATION. Reverse is a nature print with two parsley leaves. Signed by Lewis Farmer (Red), Joseph Walter (Black/brown). Serial # 74832 (Red). PMG # 1806122-117

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