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South Carolina February 8, 1779 $40 Choice About New. An exceptionally nice example of this lowest a

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South Carolina February 8, 1779 $40 Choice About New. An exceptionally nice example of this lowest a
South Carolina February 8, 1779 $40 Choice About New. An exceptionally nice example of this lowest and toughest denomination from the issue. The original issue contained only $40, $60, $80 and $100 notes, and those are the elusive denominations. The $50, $70 and $90 denominations were added later, and these are the ones that are most often seen. Of the first issue, the $40 was the shortest printing, with only 2000 notes produced. This is #1070 of the 2000. The note is bright and pleasing, with some margin all the way around, although the borders are quite tight to the frame line. The back design is sharply printed and very well centered; the engraving is one of the most elaborate on Colonial Currency. It was executed by Thomas Coram of Charleston. Coram signed the backs of the three later-issue denominations, with the $40, $60, $80 and $100 notes' being unsigned, although they are Coram's work. The note gives the appearance of an uncirculated piece, but very close inspection reveals a single light center fold and two tip folds. An impressive note that belongs in a top-quality collection. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.