Paper 30 dollar of the Continental Congress, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1775. 0000.999.29840

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Obverse: Thirty Dollars. \ This BILL entitles \ the Bearer to receive \ THIRTY Spanish \ milled DOLLARS, \ or the Value thereof \ in Gold or Silver, ac- \ cording to the Resolu- \ tions of the Congress \ held at Philadelphia, \ May 10, 1775. \ XXX DOLLARS. | THE UNITED COLONIES [x2] | XXX DOLLARS \ Continental Currency. 30D \ Thirty Dollars. XXX [x2] | SI • RECTE • FACIES • - A wreath on a tomb
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Reverse: THIRTY DOLLARS. | Philadelphia: Printed by Hall and Sellers. | VI • CONCITATÆ • | CESSANTE • VENTO • CONQUIESCEMUS • - A strong wind creating waves, and the sun shining on sailing ships in a calm sea

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12
  • Color: black

  • Measurements

    • Height: 73
    • Width: 94
  • SerialNumber: 32063
  • Shape: Rectangle

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.29840
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Sydney F. Martin and Roger S. Siboni

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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