South Carolina Colonial Note Fr#SC-156 February 8, 1779 $70 PMG 40 *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. Very nice example with bold printing and a wide margin. This note was a part of the Mike Coltrane Collection.
Signers: George Cooke, John Smyth, John Scott
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. Very nice example with bold printing and a wide margin. This note was a part of the Mike Coltrane Collection.
Signers: George Cooke, John Smyth, John Scott
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. Very nice example with bold printing and a wide margin. This note was a part of the Mike Coltrane Collection.
Signers: George Cooke, John Smyth, John Scott
Date: February 8, 1779
Denomination: $70
Friedberg #: SC-156
State: South Carolina
Certification: PMG
Grade: 40
Comments: “Repaired”