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Print, Continental Currency, One Dollar, Issued by Congress on 14th January 1779, No. 54826

This is a Print. It is dated January 14, 1779 and we acquired it in 1980. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Unknown Donor.

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Print, Continental Currency, One Dollar, Issued by Congress on 14th January 1779, No. 54826; Gift of Unknown Donor; 1980-32-15

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