Continental Currency, Five Dollars.
DateMay 10, 1775.
Artist/Maker
Hall & Sellers
MediumPaper & ink
Dimensions3" x 4"
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family
Object number1994-210,7
DescriptionContinental currency. "The United Colonies FIVE DOLLARS. FIVE DOLLARS. This bill entitles the Bearer to receive FIVE SPANISH MILLED DOLLARS, or the Value thereof in GOLD or SILVER, according to the resolutions of the CONGRESS, held at Philadelphia, the 10th of May, 1775.Signatures: "John Mease, Jo. Sims, Jr."
Serial No. "37300".
Sims was a Philadelphia merchant who sold wine, cordwood, etc. to George Washington. He served as 1st Treasurer of the Anglican Church - St. Peter's of Philadelphia.Mark(s)Signatures: "John Mease, Jo. Sims, Jr." Serial No. "37300".
