Rare Twenty Dollars Continental Currency, May 10, 1775

Printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers on paper with a marbled edge, signed on the obverse by James Milligan and James Read.

4.75 x 2.5 in.

Private North Carolina Collection

According to the Newman Numismatic Portal in St. Louis, this extremely early example of Continental Currency was printed on paper supplied by none other than Philadelphia's most famous printer...Benjamin Franklin.

Only Fair condition as is often the case with these early examples of American currency. This note has a vertical stitch repair of the period that bisects its center. Nonetheless, this rare and important piece of our collective heritage should speak to all.