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Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2005 Auction Limited to: The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VIII → Colonial American Paper Currency, Continental Currency and Related Fiscal Paper → The Paper Currency of the Continental Congress Page 1 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VIII → Colonial American Paper Currency, Continental Currency and Related Fiscal Paper → The Paper Currency of the Continental Congress → May 10, 1775 Session Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1690 May 10, 1775. $1 CH AU $750.00 No.48433. Signed by James Milligan and James Read. A weighted bowl on an acanthus plant, legend DEPRESSA RESURGIT (Though crushed it recovers) across top. Choice About Uncirculated, boldly printed and well margined. A single, soft fold and a tiny back hinge remnant. 1691 May 10, 1775. $2 EF $280.00 No.14764. Signed by M(ordecai) Lewis and Luke Morris. Hand at left threshes grain with a flail, legend TRIBULATIO DITAT (Affliction improves it) across top. Extremely Fine or a bit better, Trimmed in at the left. 1692 May 10, 1775. $3 CU $600.00 No.28639. Signed by Thomas Barclay and J.(ames) M.(axwell) Nesbitt. An eagle is fiercely attacking a heron, legend EXITUS IN DUBIO (The outcome is in doubt). Close to full Crisp Uncirculated, though some faint corner handling. Trimmed in at the left end and far, lower right. 1693 May 10, 1775. $4 VERY CH UNC $1,800.00 No.36074. Signed by John Mease and Joseph Sims, Jr. Wild boar charges to the left, legend AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA (Either death or an honorable life). A Very Choice Uncirculated note. The margins are complete and wide on three sides. The bottom is a bit close, but the note is boldly printed, signed and vivid. A beauty from this first session and with great themes. 1694 May 10, 1775. $5 CU $550.00 No.31946. Signed by I(saac) Hazelhurst and Judah Foulke. A hand bleeds from thorn pricks in the gathering of food, legend SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE (Either survive or give up). Crisp Uncirculated, slightly ''soft'' on one corner and the margins average. 1695 May 10, 1775. $6 CH AU $350.00 No.42592. Signed by R.(obert) Tuckniss and Robert Roberts, Jr. A beaver gnaws on a tree, legend PERSEVERANDO (By perserverance). Choice About Uncirculated with a faint center fold. Excellent margins and bold face printing. 1696 May 10, 1775. $7 GEM CU $600.00 No.42023. Signed by Robert Roberts and Rob. Tuckniss. Heavy storm clouds over a turbulent sea, legend SERANABIT (It will calm down). There are two pinholes in each corner, ignoring that this note is close to Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Superb printing, even and clear margins and great signatures. A beauty! 1697 May 10, 1775. $8 EF to AU $550.00 No.33399. Signed by Isaac Hazelhurst and A.(nthony) Morris, Jr. Thirteen stringed (for the thirteen colonies) harp, legend MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT (The large colonies and the small colonies are in harmony). Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, a fold and some handling. Cut close all the way around and the back corners show signs of light mounting. 1698 May 10, 1775. $20 AU $12,000.00 No.3848. Signed by Luke Morris and Mor.(decai) Lewis. A superb vignette with a face creating a strong wind across the waves, legend VI CONCINATE (Driven by force). The back has a thematic rendition also with a blazing sun over ships on a calm sea, legend CESSANTE VENTO CONQUIESCEMUS (When the storm dies down we will rest). Printed on Marbled Edged Paper, obtained by Benjamin Franklin for use by the Continental...  more 1699 May 10, 1775. $20 CH VF $11,000.00 No.897. Signed by Fred.(erick) Kuhl and A. Morris, Jr. A superb vignette with a face creating a strong wind across the waves, legend VI CONCINATE (Driven by force). The back has a thematic rendition also with a blazing sun over ships on a calm sea, legend CESSANTE VENTO CONQUIESCEMUS (When the storm dies down we will rest). Printed on Marbled Edged Paper, obtained by Benjamin Franklin for use...  more 1700 May 10, 1775. $20 VF $3,250.00 No.7121. Signed by J.(ohn) M.(axwell) Nesbit(t) and the other is too faint to read. A superb vignette with a face creating a strong wind across the waves, legend VI CONCINATE (Driven by force). The back has a thematic rendition also with a blazing sun over ships on a calm sea, legend CESSANTE VENTO CONQUIESCEMUS (When the storm dies down we will rest). Printed on Marbled Edged Paper, obtained...  more 1701 May 10, 1775. $20 CU $7,000.00 Blue paper Counterfeit Detector Note. The designs as used on the issued notes. A superb vignette with a face creating a strong wind across the waves, legend VI CONCINATE (Driven by force). The back has a thematic rendition also with a blazing sun over ships on a calm sea, legend CESSANTE VENTO CONQUIESCEMUS (When the storm dies down we will rest). The issued notes printed on Marbled Edged Paper, obtained...  more 1702 May 10, 1775. $30 CH AU $650.00 No.10010. Signed by Mord(edcai) Lewis and Luke Morris. Wreath on a tomb, legend SI RECTE FACIES (If you act righteously). Choice About Uncirculated, corner handling on a very crisp note. The margins are decent in most places and complete. 1703 May 10, 1775. $30 CU $450.00 Pink paper Counterfeit Detector Note. Designs and mottoes identical to issued notes. Crisp Uncirculated, but a tiny tear at the upper right. The back is quite off center and skewed to the lower right. Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VIII → Colonial American Paper Currency, Continental Currency and Related Fiscal Paper → The Paper Currency of the Continental Congress → November 29, 1775 Resolution Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1704 November 29, 1775. $1 CU $550.00 No.48424. Signed by Samuel Morris and Jno. (John) Bayard, member of the Continental Congress. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session notes. Crisp Uncirculated. The top center is trimmed in slightly, but the margins and eye appeal are excellent. The Bayard signature is in red and quite bold. 1705 November 29, 1775. $2 CU $600.00 Blue paper Counterfeit Detector Note. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session notes, Grain is threshed by a flail, legend TRIBULATIO DITAT (Affliction improves it). Crisp Uncirculated with strong embossing and bold printing. 1706 November 29, 1775. $3 AU $500.00 No.58861. Signed by P.(hineas) Bond and Jno. Shee. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session notes. About Uncirculated with a light ''bend''. Slightly tight at the left, but another fresh and original note. 1707 November 29, 1775. $4 CH CU $900.00 No.43629. Signed by A. Morris, Jr. and Fred. Kuhl. Boar motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Boldly printed with full, wide and even face margins. A mica fleck at the lower right field. 1708 November 29, 1775. $5 AU $600.00 No.82956. Signed by A.(ndrew) Bunner and W(illia)m. Webb. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session notes, a hand is bleeding from thorn pricks, motto SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE (Either survive or give up). About Uncirculated. A heavy ''bend'', a corner fold and handling. Excellent margins enhance the eye appeal. 1709 November 29, 1775. $5 CU $220.00 Blue paper Counterfeit Detector Note. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session issued notes. Crisp Uncirculated with some light handling. The wide lower right corner is rounded. 1710 November 29, 1775. $6 CH CU $600.00 No.81057. Signed by A. Bunner and Wm. Webb. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated and close to a Gem. Full margins and extra wide at the right. A beauty. 1711 November 29, 1775. $8 CU $400.00 Blue paper Counterfeit Detector Note. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session issued notes. Crisp Uncirculated, but some hints of foxing spots and a rounded corner. Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VIII → Colonial American Paper Currency, Continental Currency and Related Fiscal Paper → The Paper Currency of the Continental Congress → February 17, 1776 Resolution Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1712 February 17, 1776. $1/6 CH CU $1,900.00 No. 73720. Plate position A. Signed by Tho.(mas) Leech. Using the classic ''Fugio'' motif. The face design with a sun dial and legend FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS. The face designs were influenced by Ben Franklin's philosophies. The back has thirteen intertwined chain links with AMERICAN CONGRESS encircling WE ARE ONE. The devices and border cuts by Elisha Gallaudet. Choice Crisp Uncirculated...  more 1713 February 17, 1776. $1/6 CH CU $1,500.00 No.155375. Plate position B. Signed by Tho. Morris. ''Fugio'' motifs. Choice Crisp Uncirculated, and close to a Gem. The borders are full and the note is well printed on both sides. 1714 February 17, 1776. $1/3 CU $650.00 No.417505. Plate position A. Signed by Wm. Aisquith, not a listed signer of this issue as his appointment date to service was December 27, 1776 according to Newman, page 77 listings. ''Fugio'' motifs. Crisp Uncirculated, trimmed in slightly along the bottom edge. A sharp note and an interesting signature anomaly. 1715 February 17, 1776. $1/3 GEM CU $2,000.00 No.511454. Plate position B. Signed by Jos.(eph) Redman. ''Fugio'' motifs. A stunning note for printing quality. Bold black inking face and back and except for the very tight left margin, fully a Gem Crisp Uncirculated note. A perfect type note for the denomination and series. 1716 February 17, 1776. Half a Dollar CH AU $950.00 No.114289. Plate position A. Signed by B.(enjamin) Brannan. ''Fugio'' motifs. This well margined note has a top edge fold that is hard to notice. The eye appeal of a gem, but technically Choice About Uncirculated. 1717 February 17, 1776. $2/3 CH AU $900.00 No.288316 (or 9?). Plate position A. Signed by T.(homas) Donnellan. ''Fugio'' motifs. Another lovely ''Fugio'' note with wide margins and deep embossing. There is a light right side fold making this Choice About Uncirculated. Once again, the premium eye appeal merits a premium bid for the technical grade. 1718 February 17, 1776. $1 CH AU $600.00 No.92319. Signed by B. Brannan and Sam Sellers. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session and November 29, 1776 Resolution notes. Choice About Uncirculated. The printing and signatures are vivid. Slightly tight at the right. 1719 February 17, 1776. $4 CU $650.00 No.100508. Signed by J.(oseph) Parker and R.(obert) Evans. Motif and motto as used on the May 10, 1775 Session and November 29, 1776 Resolution notes. Crisp Uncirculated, and close to Choice. The top is trimmed in slightly, but a bold note with strong vignette detail. Page 1 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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