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Lot 4-342. Continental Currency, $20, 1778.

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Lot 4-342. Continental Currency, $20, 1778.

Continental Currency, $20, 1778. Twenty Dollar note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Sept. 26, 1778. The emblem on the front shows a strong wind creating waves, with the motto: "Vi concitatae" (It assults with a violent force). The nature print on the back is of buttercup. Paper contains blue threads and mica flakes. Lightly faded, no creases or stains. 3.5 x 2.75 inches. This example is lacking the serial number and first signature (lower left), both normally in red. It is possible that this note never actually circulated.

 
Estimate:
$  200.00
Final Price:
$ 120.00 (1 bid(s))
Approximately EUR 0.00 / GBP 0.00
Time remaining:
Bidding closed (Tuesday, 28 Jan 2014, 14:49:00)
Current time: Saturday, November 02nd, 05:37:30

Bidding Details - Lot 4-342, Continental Currency, $20, 1778.

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