Continental Currency, One Sixth of a Dollar
DateFebruary 17, 1776
Artist/Maker
Hall & Sellers
MediumPaper & ink
Dimensions3 1/4" x 2 1/2"
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family
Object number1994-210,42
DescriptionContinental currency. "ONE SIXTH of a DOLLAR , According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776. C / ONE SIXTH." On reverse side design features all 13 colonies in rings hooked together around center which has in circle "AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE".Signatures: "D. Grier"
Serial Number: "504519"
The motifs on this note were desgined by Benjamin Franklin.Mark(s)Signatures: "D. Grier" Serial Number: "504519".
