Continental Currency February 17, 1776 $1/6 Fr. CC-19. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. The $1/6, or One Sixth of a Dollar, is the lowest-denomination Continental Currency note, and this is one of the finest known. The three $1/6 positions were across the top row of the 12-note pane (or half sheet). Franklin's sundial motif and two mottoes are at the right on this type as is the misspelling, CURRENCEY, in the right border. A gorgeous example from the lower serial-numbered pane from the original double sheet. The many attributes stand out plainly: The margins are even and wide on all sides; face-to-back registration is perfect; paper surfaces are immaculate; and the inking is bold. Plate B. No. 386967. Signed by B. Brannan in red. We have cataloged and sold only one other $1/6 in PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. That example realized $11,750 in our CSNS sale in April 2015. There are three Gem New 66PPQ $1/6 Fugio notes in the PCGS population report: the cited sales-record note and the two Newman Collection examples cataloged here. The Gem originality is evident, and the impressive pedigree enhances this note's stature. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society \n\n
From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28171, realized $5280. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.
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