South Carolina Colonial Note Fr#SC-156 February 8, 1779 $70 PCGS 15 *Prometheus*
This February 8, 1779 $70 note was elaborately engraved by Thomas Coram of Charleston. On the front, the latin motto “SPES MENTIS SOLATIO” (Hope is the consolation of the mind) can be seen on the bottom left. The reverse of this note depicts Prometheus bound to stones being attacked by a vulture. This follows the classical story of Prometheus being bound to rock while an eagle resembling Zeus pecks his liver.
Signers: George Cooke, Charles Atkins, Plowden Weston
This February 8, 1779 $70 note was elaborately engraved by Thomas Coram of Charleston. On the front, the latin motto “SPES MENTIS SOLATIO” (Hope is the consolation of the mind) can be seen on the bottom left. The reverse of this note depicts Prometheus bound to stones being attacked by a vulture. This follows the classical story of Prometheus being bound to rock while an eagle resembling Zeus pecks his liver.
Signers: George Cooke, Charles Atkins, Plowden Weston
This February 8, 1779 $70 note was elaborately engraved by Thomas Coram of Charleston. On the front, the latin motto “SPES MENTIS SOLATIO” (Hope is the consolation of the mind) can be seen on the bottom left. The reverse of this note depicts Prometheus bound to stones being attacked by a vulture. This follows the classical story of Prometheus being bound to rock while an eagle resembling Zeus pecks his liver.
Signers: George Cooke, Charles Atkins, Plowden Weston
Date: February 8, 1779
Denomination: $70
Friedberg #: SC-156
State: South Carolina
Certification: PCGS
Grade: 15
Comments: “Stained, Edge Splits, Severed, Tape Repair”