Continental Currency, Eight Dollars, 1776. An 1876 Reproduction.

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The image displays an old, worn banknote with the denomination "Eight Dollars" prominently written at the top. It is surrounded by an ornate border featuring intricate leaf designs. The central illustration shows a detailed depiction of leaves, which are intricately engraved. Below the image, there is a line indicating that this note was printed in "PHILADELPHIA" by "HALL & SELLERS" in the year 1776, suggesting its historical significance. The note shows signs of wear and aging, with visible creases and discoloration. The overall design reflects the artistic and practical approaches to currency in the late 18th century.

The image displays an old, worn banknote with the denomination "Eight Dollars" prominently written at the top. It is surrounded by an ornate border featuring intricate leaf designs. The central illustration shows a detailed depiction of leaves, which are intricately engraved. Below the image, there is a line indicating that this note was printed in "PHILADELPHIA" by "HALL & SELLERS" in the year 1776, suggesting its historical significance. The note shows signs of wear and aging, with visible creases and discoloration. The overall design reflects the artistic and practical approaches to currency in the late 18th century.

Name/Title

Continental Currency, Eight Dollars, 1776. An 1876 Reproduction.

Entry/Object ID

166/580

Scope and Content

Continental Currency, Eight Dollars, 1776. An 1876 Reproduction. The reproduction was for a YMCA benefit for a reading room in Springfield, MA. Original Eight Dollar Continental Currency had a seal of a Harp with 13 strings, and the Fifty later had a more elaborate step pyramid with a small triangle above the door, and the words Perrenis, which means Everlasting. Front Printed around the left and right side, Eight VIII. Dollars, Continental Currency, Eight Dollars; top and bottom, VIII. Dollars, The United Colonies, VIII. Eight Dollars. Seal is of a step pyramid with the wording Majora-Minoribus-Consonant, which means The Larger are in harmony with the smaller. Text in the center reads This Bill entitles the Bearer to receive Eight Spanish milled Dollars, or the Value thereof in Gold or Silver, according to a Resolution of Congress, passed as Philadelphia February 17, 1776. Signed on front, no note number. Reverse Print reads Eight Dollars, and Philadelphia, Printed by Hall & Sellers. 1776. Image of a henebit leaf and two buttercup leaves.

Collection

MONEY

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Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Money during the Revolutionary War, Continental Currency, Revolutionary War

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

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Maintenance History

Date

Sep 1, 2011