1776 $7 American Revolution Continental Currency PCGS VF30

Note Highlights Issuer: Continental Congress Date of Issue: November 2, 1776 Denomination: $7 Catalog Reference: Friedberg CC-52 Serial Number: #6081 Printer: Hall & Sellers (Philadelphia, successors to Benjamin Franklin) Grade: PCGS VF30 (Very Fine) Design Features Obverse (Front): Text-heavy design declaring the note’s value of Seven Spanish Milled Dollars, payable in gold or silver, with bold border motifs. Handwritten signatures and serial number add unique authenticity. Reverse (Back): Nature print created from a real leaf, a hallmark of Franklin’s anti-counterfeiting technology, accompanied by the denomination. Paper: Laid rag paper, robust and durable, intended to withstand circulation in a time of coin shortage. Historical Significance Issued during the height of the American Revolution, when Continental Congress financed the war effort with paper money backed by anticipated tax revenue and faith in victory. The Spanish Milled Dollar reference underscores reliance on international silver coinage as the backbone of colonial commerce. The November 2, 1776 issue was one of several critical emissions to raise funds for Continental troops just months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Printed by Hall & Sellers, who inherited Franklin’s printing methods, ensuring advanced anti-counterfeiting techniques for the time. Collectibility At VF30, this note retains strong details with moderate circulation wear, an appealing mid-grade survivor. Handwritten elements, such as signatures and numbering, remain visible, enhancing historical authenticity. Continental Currency has long been prized as one of the earliest forms of national U.S. paper money, and the $7 denomination is especially attractive to collectors due to its Revolutionary War provenance.