1776 February 17, $1 Continental Currency FR#CC-23 PMG AU50
1776 February 17, $1 Continental Currency FR#CC-23 PMG AU50
Own an original piece of Revolutionary War–era America. This February 17, 1776 Continental Currency $1 note (Fr. CC-23) is a historically important issue authorized by the Continental Congress to finance the fight for independence. Certified by PMG as About Uncirculated 50, it offers crisp eye appeal with only light evidence of brief circulation—an attractive, problem-free example for both seasoned numismatists and emerging collectors.
Printed by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin’s successor firm, the 1776 Continental notes are celebrated for their anti-counterfeiting “nature print” backs and emblematic devices—hallmarks of early American ingenuity. Hand-signed and serial-numbered, each surviving $1 note is a unique artifact of the colonies’ earliest federal paper money.
Highlights:
- February 17, 1776 issue, $1 denomination
- Cataloged as Friedberg CC-23 (Fr. CC-23)
- PMG certified AU50 (About Uncirculated): light handling, strong originality for the grade
- Hall & Sellers (Franklin’s former printing house) production with iconic nature-printed reverse
- Popular and historically significant type for Colonial/Continental Currency sets
- Excellent candidate for a type collection, early American cabinet, or PMG Registry set
- Scarcer in higher circulated grades; AU examples balance affordability with superior eye appeal
- Direct connection to the financing of the American Revolution and the birth of U.S. paper money
- Strong crossover appeal to currency, early American history, and Americana collectors
- Type: Continental Currency
- Denomination: One Dollar
- Date: February 17, 1776
- Reference: Fr. CC-23
- Certification: PMG AU50 (encapsulated in PMG holder)
Why this note:
Specifications:
This certified 1776 $1 Continental note combines historical gravitas with collectible quality—an enduring, investment-worthy centerpiece for any Colonial currency collection. Secure, insured shipping and our authenticity guarantee included.
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| Grading Service | PMG |
| Grade | AU50 |
| Designation | N/A |
| Year | NONE |
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