![[South Carolina]. Private Scrip Issuer [signed] ''Henry Patrick''. One Pound. 'Congarees, December...](http://www.stacksarchive.com/gallery/SL0505b/47/SL0505b4783t2.jpg "[South Carolina]. Private Scrip Issuer [signed] ''Henry Patrick''. One Pound. 'Congarees, December...") [South Carolina]. Private Scrip Issuer [signed] ''Henry Patrick''. One Pound. 'Congarees, December 1st, 1775.' No.520. 96mm by 55mm. Printed on laid paper, similar to South Carolina and North Carolina notes of the period. Typeset note with pattern borders. At the left, ornate panel with bee vignette and across the top a five flourish repeating pattern. Texts with city and date at the top, serial number below. Across the center, 'ONE POUND.' Obligation underneath: 'On Demand, I promise to pay to/the Bearer One Pound currency for Value received.' At the lower right, the signature space.
A superb rarity and the first we have seen. Other South Carolina specialists concur that this may be the only example known of the series. Unlisted in Newman. Significant and charming. Fine for the most part, but some holes at the lower left from deterioration due to humidity. The signature is bold and the note might be irreplaceable. One of the finest private scrip notes on the entire South Carolina series.
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