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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 |
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Lot # |
Description |
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Hammer Price |
| 1690 |
May 10, 1775. $1
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CH AU |
$750.00
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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. |
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| 1691 |
May 10, 1775. $2
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EF |
$280.00
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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. |
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| 1692 |
May 10, 1775. $3
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CU |
$600.00
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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. |
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| 1693 |
May 10, 1775. $4
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VERY CH UNC |
$1,800.00
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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. |
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| 1694 |
May 10, 1775. $5
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CU |
$550.00
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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. |
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| 1695 |
May 10, 1775. $6
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CH AU |
$350.00
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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. |
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| 1696 |
May 10, 1775. $7
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GEM CU |
$600.00
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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! |
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| 1697 |
May 10, 1775. $8
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EF to AU |
$550.00
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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. |
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| 1698 |
May 10, 1775. $20
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AU |
$12,000.00
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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 |
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| 1699 |
May 10, 1775. $20
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CH VF |
$11,000.00
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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 |
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| 1700 |
May 10, 1775. $20
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VF |
$3,250.00
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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 |
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| 1701 |
May 10, 1775. $20
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CU |
$7,000.00
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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 |
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| 1702 |
May 10, 1775. $30
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CH AU |
$650.00
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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. |
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| 1703 |
May 10, 1775. $30
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CU |
$450.00
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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. |
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