There are only eight Uncirculated notes of this type from over 130 graded at PCGS, and this historic offering includes four of those eight, including the highest PCGS-graded notes. A significant offering of a superior condition rarity: the highest graded Fugio $1/2 and tied for the top of the PCGS population report with the other Newman Collection Gem New 66PPQ note offered here. This stunning note is from the third row of the lower serial number pane. The third highest denomination from the Fugio series, with the sundial and two mottoes at the right side. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. Newman Numismatic Education Societyįrom Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28189, realized $2400. This, or any of the following three, would enhance the highest quality Continental set. There are only ten Uncirculated notes graded by PCGS, making this selection of four Choice About New 58PPQ examples a tremendous opportunity. The faint handling is difficult to see readily. The back is slightly off-center to the right. The paper quality and printing are extraordinary, and the note looks Gem from the face. This note is from the bottom row of the lower serial number pane.
There are only five notes graded Choice About New 58PPQ at PCGS, and four are from the Newman Collection offered here.
The highest of the four-denomination Fugio types, with the sundial motif and mottoes at the left. Newman Numismatic Education Societyįrom Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28195, realized $1920. Excellent paper originality and eye appeal.
The margins are complete, but closer at the left. In his Account in the Gazette, Franklin describes the eagle as representing Great Britain and admonishes it "not to presume on its superior strength, since a weaker bird may wound it mortally." The nature-print back is perpendicular to the face.
The emblem at the right shows an eagle and heron (Franklin calls it a crane) fighting, along with the motto EXITUS IN DUBIO EST (The outcome is in doubt). They are all similar in style to the May 10, 1775, notes, except that the denomination is engraved under the emblem rather than after the obligation text. Hall and Sellers printed the eight denominations, $1 to $8, authorized by the resolution. A deeply inked and boldly printed $3 note from the second resolution of Continental currency.
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