Paper 3 dollar of the Continental Congress, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1775. 0000.999.29831

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Obverse: THREE DOLLARS. \ THIS Bill entitles the \ Bearer to receive Three \ Spanish milled Dollars, \ or the Value thereof in \ Gold or Silver, according \ to the Resolution of the \ CONGRESS, held at \ Philadelphia, the 10th of \ May, 1775. | III DOLL. | The United Colonies [x2] \ THREE DO LLARS [x8] | Continental Currency. [x2] | EXITUS • IN • DUBIO • EST • - An eagle and heron fighting
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Reverse: THREE DOLLARS. | Philadelphia: PRINTED BY \ Hall and Sellers. 1775. - Nature print, skeletonized elm and maple fruit

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3
  • Color: black

  • Measurements

    • Height: 71
    • Width: 94
  • SerialNumber: [illegible]
  • Shape: Rectangle

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.29831
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Paper Money--Continental Currency

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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