| Description |
Continental Currency May 10, 1775 $3 Fr. CC-3. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. The Continental Currency series, with 102 different type notes, has enjoyed great popularity during the past several years. The Newman Collection examples offered in these sales has only increased their desirability. These notes are quite interesting as circulating governmental obligations issued by Congress. High-grade May 10, 1775, Session notes are popular and often difficult to find. This $3 bill has the emblem of an eagle and heron fighting; the motto is EXITUS IN DUBIO EST (The outcome is in doubt). With excellent paper body and outstanding eye appeal for the grade. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017).
(Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $446.50. |
