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September 26, 1778. $50

From Stack's January 2005 Auction, Session 2 on Jan 19, 2005

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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 → September 26, 1778 Resolution
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September 26, 1778. $50. No.204058. Signed by S.(amuel) Lyon and R.(obert A.) Roberts. Thirteen level...September 26, 1778. $50. No.204058. Signed by S.(amuel) Lyon and R.(obert A.) Roberts. Thirteen level stepped pyramid for the strength and unity of the thirteen states, legend PERRENIS (Everlasting). Crisp Uncirculated. Trimmed in slightly along the bottom center.

The first use of a $50 note in the Continental series. This motif, along with other added denominations in the January 14, 1779 Resolution, was developed by Francis Hopkinson as well as the higher denominations used in the January 14, 1779 emission.

Lot # 1768 Session 2
Hammer Price: $700.00

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