Object Details
maker
Coram, Thomas
Description
Some Continental currency of the Revolutionary Period contained graphic illustrations inspired by the American colonies fighting and defeating Great Britain. On this note from 1779, America is depicted as an eagle eating the liver of the Greek god Prometheus, who represents a chained Great Britain. The eagle has become a prominent symbol of national strength on American money.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1779
date on object
1779-02-08
associated date
1779
ID Number
2002.0007.0372
catalog number
2002.0007.0372
accession number
2002.0007
serial number
1510
Object Name
note
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7.2 cm x 12 cm x .01 cm; 2 27/32 in x 4 23/32 in x in
place made
United States: South Carolina
associated place
United States
Related Publication
Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_989103