Image Information
| Type | Currency |
| Title | $100 |
| Date | February 8, 1779 |
| Country | United States |
| Service | PCGS |
| Denomination | $100 |
| Description | South Carolina February 8, 1779 $100 Fr. SC-159. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. The highest and rarest denomination from the Thomas Coram-engraved series. This type was specified in the original ordinance and 3,000 notes were authorized. Another beautifully engraved type, with standing Athena holding a spear and sword, with the motto GLORIAE FUNDAMENTUM FORTITUDO (Bravery is the foundation of glory) on the ribbons. The lively back features several emblems with a South Carolina palmetto tree standing tall at the center, American and South Carolinian flags, a drum, shields, and spears. Printed on bluish paper. With very broad face margins, and well printed on the face. The back has deeper printing and the typical, slightly skewed centering. Noted with "Small Edge Tears," but vibrant and handsome. Much harder to find than the lesser denominations, and a very appealing high-grade example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28154, realized $1320. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com. |
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| Image Collection | Early Paper Money of America / South Carolina / 1779 February 8 Ordinance |