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Continental Currency, One Sixth of a Dollar
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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 number1994-210,40
DescriptionContinental currency. "ONE SIXTH of a DOLLAR , According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776. A / 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".

Signature: "B. Brannon"

Serial Number: "385303".

The motifs on this note were desgined by Benjamin Franklin.
MarkingsSignatures: "B. Brannon" Serial Number: "385303".