Continental Currency, Two Thirds 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 number1994-210,56
DescriptionContinental currency. "TWO THIRDS OF A DOLLAR,According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776. C / Two Thirds of a Dollar." On reverse side design features all 13 colonies in rings hooked together around center which has in circle "AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE".Signatures: "Thos Morris" (the Morris family was the amongst the most prominent in Philadelphia).
Serial Number: "159942".
The motifs on this note were desgined by Benjamin Franklin.Mark(s)Signatures: "Thos Morris". Serial Number: "159942".
