Paper 50 dollar of the Continental Congress, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1778. 0000.999.56363

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Obverse: Fifty Dollars. \ This Bill entitles the Bearer to receive Fifty \ Spanish milled Dol- \ lars, or the Value \ thereof in Gold or \ Silver, according to \ a Resolution passed \ by CONGRESS at \ Philadelphia, Sep- \ tember 26th, 1778. | 50 DOLLARS. | Continental Currency 50 [x2] | The United States [x2] | PERENNIS • - A stepped pyramid of 13 levels representing the strength and unity of 13 states
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Reverse: FIFTY DOLLARS | Printed by HALL and SEL- \ LERS. 1778. - Three arrows

Physical Description

  • Axis: 3
  • Color: black

  • Measurements

    • Height: 71
    • Width: 111
  • Shape: Rectangle

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.56363
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Paper Money--Continental Currency

Notes

  • Counterfeit Detector "Blue Note"; broad margin on l.

Rights

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

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