Colonial Notes

SC-101. South Carolina. June 1, 1775. 50 Pound. PMG Choice Fine 15 Net. Tape Repairs.

No.5249. No. 5516. Signed by Berwick, Waring, Moultrie, Neufville, Bacot and Gibbes. This is the highest denomination from the June 1, 1775 series and 6,000 pieces were issued. The 20 and 50 Pound denominations come with an engraved back design featuring the motto "FOR THE PUBLICK GOOD" by James Oliphant. The emblem on the face depicts a woman frightened by a storm under a tree with the motto "POST TENEBRAS LUX" which means "After the darkness light." A rare denomination and a type that is plagued by impairments. PMG comments "Tape Repairs" on the back of the holder.

From the Burlington Collection.

Estimate: $ 500 - 800