CC-14 "John Bayard" PCGS CU62 $4 Nov. 29, 1775 Continental Colonial Currency

Description: CC-14 "John Bayard" PCGS CU62 $4 Nov. 29, 1775 Continental Colonial Currency Click images to enlarge Description Very Choice & 2nd Highest Graded by PCGS November 29, 1775 "FOUR DOLLARS" Continental Colonial Currency Note. Very conservatively graded & certified by PCGS as New CU62, with simply just superb eye-appeal. This example is the 2nd highest graded CC-14 by PCGS, and is likely one of the finest known. Darkly inked (especially the seal where a boar is attacking a spear) with no problems of any kind, and there are no pin holes. Bold 5-digit serial number 47222 in red ink, along with the even bolder handwritten signatures of Samuel Morris (in brown ink) and John Bayard (in red ink). Samuel Morris, was a Tanner, Lawyer, and Merchant. As early as 1752, he participated in public service as Sheriff of Philadelphia County. But, during the American Revolution (like his other family members) he rose to be a resolute America Patriot. He was Vice President to The Council of Safety in 1776. A Member of The Board of War in 1776 and 1777. A Councilor of the State in 1776. And a Captain of Philadelphia Militia. John Bayard, was a Merchant. John Bayard was a Colonel in the 2nd Regiment of Philadelphia Volunteers, and was a founding member of The Sons of Liberty. As a politician, he became the Speaker of The Pennsylvania General Assembly, and most importantly, a Member of the Continental Congress from 1785 through 1787. PCGS has graded a total of (37) examples of a CC-14 in all grades with (8) of those being given an Apparent grade because of problems. Of the (29) problem-free notes, only (2) of those are graded as uncirculated. This CU62 offered here, and just one other graded a little higher. That's it! This is an authentic & historical item that was printed in 1775 and issued during the Revolutionary War (1775-83), just a few short months before the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July, 1776. Free insured USPS Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation (trackable) to anywhere in the United States. Take a look at my many other eBay offerings by clicking on "Visit store" or "see other items" located at the upper right side of this listing - you may find something of interest! And as always, "the item you see listed here is the exact same item you will receive". Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 1975 USD

Location: Winnetka, California

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