United States, $40, 26-9-1778, serial 78462, PMG Choice AU 58. FR-CC-84. Another odd denomination from the Continental Currency series. This Hall and Sellers printed note features a finely rendered vignette on the obverse with the motto CONFEDERATION in the ribbon below the Eye of Providence looking down upon a flaming altar encircled by thirteen stars (symbolizing the thirteen colonies). Bold ink serial number and signatures, strong embossing, margins slightly uneven, good paper quality and color. PMG #8067277-004. Pedigreed to the Currency Auctions of America bullet sale of 2004 with lot tag 22031.
($300-$450)