South Carolina Colonial Note Fr#SC-156 February 8, 1779 $70 PMG 25 *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. Solid midgrade example from this sought after series.
Signers: John Smyth, Plowden Weston, George Cooke
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. Solid midgrade example from this sought after series.
Signers: John Smyth, Plowden Weston, George Cooke
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. Solid midgrade example from this sought after series.
Signers: John Smyth, Plowden Weston, George Cooke
Date: February 8, 1779
Denomination: $70
Friedberg #: SC-156
State: South Carolina
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: “Previously Mounted”