| Description |
Continental Currency November 29, 1775 $4 Fr. CC-14. PCGS About New 50 Apparent. A very popular Continental denomination and Boar emblem type. The printing by Hall and Sellers is delightful on both sides. The face shows the striking image of a wild boar charging a spear, with the encircling motto, AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA (Either death or an honorable life). Skeletonized maple fruit is depicted in the nature print on the back. Noted with "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back," but desirable. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20410, realized $528. |
