This is a $30 note pasted to an old scrap book page. The note measures approximately 3.5” x 2.75”. Serial numbered in red ink. Signed by Lewis Farmer and Joseph Walter. Numbering and first signature in red ink; second signature in black ink. The emblem on the front shows a wreath on a tomb with the motto: "Si recte facies" (If you act righteously). Paper contains blue threads and mica flakes. Printed date is September 26, 1778.

The September 26, 1778 emissions totaling $75,001,080 were payable in Spanish milled dollars, or the equivalent in gold or silver, were authorized by nine separate resolutions between September 26, 1778 and July 17, 1779. A large portion was authorized and issued simultaneously with the issue of January 14, 1779. The entire series has new nature prints on the reverse as well as new typeset ornamental borders. By the date of this issue the Congress officially valued the currency at $4.00 in Continental dollars for $1.00 in specie. Printed by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia. The paper, made at Ivy Mills in Chester County, Pennsylvania, contained blue fibers and mica flakes. Detector bills were printed on blue paper. Denominations printed were the $5, $7, $8, $20, $30, $40, $50 and $60.

Bill shows wear and folds. Pasted to an old scrap book sheet. Written in blue ink under the bill is “Continental Money”.  [jet]

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