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South Carolina February 8, 1779 $50 Fr. SC-154. PCGS Choice About New 55 Apparent. This is the first of three additional denominations added to the original enactment. All three have Coram-signed vignettes on the back. Another very elaborate note with the back plate signed and dated at the right foot of the vignette (the left from the viewer's perspective). Providence, with globe and motto PROVIDENCIA NOSTRIS PRAESIDEAT (Let foresight guide us), is at the lower left on the face. Very elaborate vine bordering is on three sides and the denomination is along the top. On the back, perpendicular to the face, a dynamic and finely engraved vignette shows Atlas struggling to hold a boulder on his shoulders. This imagery symbolizes the struggle against Britain for independence. Printed on blueish paper. Very deep printing is seen on both sides, particularly the back. The margins are mostly close and a little short on three sides. Noted with a "Small Edge Split at Top Center" and "Minor Mounting Remnants on Back." The superior printing clarity makes this a very handsome example. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society

From Newman VIII (Heritage Auctions, 11/2017), lot 28149, realized $1200. Image and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, https://ha.com.