 South Carolina. 1777 (December 23, 1776 Act). Twenty Dollars (£32:10:0). Bull Vignette. AUT MORS AUT VICTORIA. No. 860. Four signatures. Signed by Wm. Ancrum, Price, Fisher and Parker [vertically to the right]. Printed on thick, coarse stock. Standard size, approximately 110mm by 75mm. Standard face style using border cuts with denominations, vignette seal and motto at the lower left. Ornamental printed back, denomination and imprint Printed by Peter Timothy, 1777.
The highest denomination on the Act and with the lowest print figure of 2,000 notes. This is the only example of this denomination in the collection in any form, issued or remainder. This note, with four signatures, appears fully issued and circulated moderately. About Extremely Fine. Soft crease and handling. Cut closely on all four sides with moderate corner handling. Tissue paper remnant near back top center edge.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
The $20 notes seem to have been printed with the $2-$3-$4 panes, but with the plate partially masked out to make less of them and not waste paper or ink: both valuable items in a traditionally frugal society and state of wartime.
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