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FR. CC-27 $5 Feb. 17; 1776 Continental Currency PMG 65 EPQ

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Price: $16,500.00   
Grade: 65 EPQ
Quantity: 1
Last Update: 8/30/2024
Dealer:  (Terms) Kagin's Inc. (2)
This is the FINEST KNOWN $5 February 17; 1776 Continental Currency Note PMG has graded.  Graded GEM 65 EPQ; the detail is superb and unlike most examples; the inscription is clear and easy to read.  On the front you will see a bleeding hand pricked by a thorny bush.  Around it are the words in Latin “SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE” which translate to “Either support or leave me.”  According to the book titled “Writings” authored by J.A. Lemay; Benjamin Franklin who had a direct hand in designing these notes stated the thorny bush represented America and that the bleeding hand Britain.  Paraphrasing; Benjamin Franklin said that the bleeding hand would eventually heal however the thorns would grow and continue to protect the bush from its enemies.  When one studies pre/early United States paper money; it becomes clear that the symbolism used on these notes is fascinating and deserving of further research. To think one can secure the FINEST KNOWN example at this level; it becomes clear the potential this note possesses is huge.

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