1776 Thirty Shillings New Jersey Colonial Note Choice UNC 63

Note Highlights Issuer: State of South Carolina Date of Issue: December 23, 1777 Denomination: 4 Spanish Milled Dollars (equivalent to $4) Catalog Reference: Friedberg SC-138b Grade: PMG About UNC 53 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) Serial Number: None (unsigned/unnumbered remainder) Printer: Authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly Design Features Obverse: Text-based design framed in ornamental border; denomination stated in “Spanish Milled Dollars,” the international trade standard of the 18th century. Space for handwritten signatures and numbering (not present on this remainder). Reverse: Blank, typical of South Carolina colonial notes from this issue. Paper: Rag-laid paper, durable for circulation, with natural fiber texture still intact due to its preservation grade. Historical Significance Issued during the American Revolution, when South Carolina was under immense financial and military strain. The choice to denominate in Spanish Milled Dollars reflects the importance of Spanish silver as a reliable medium of exchange in colonial America. This issue helped finance Revolutionary War needs—paying troops, purchasing supplies, and sustaining the local economy during currency shortages. Collectibility Condition: At About Uncirculated 53 EPQ, this note shows minimal handling with strong paper quality, a rarity for 18th-century survivors. Remainder Status: Unsigned and unnumbered remainders typically survived in better shape, offering collectors an opportunity to acquire higher-grade examples. Scarcity: South Carolina notes from this period are especially prized due to the state’s pivotal role in the Revolution and their relatively low survival rates. A significant addition for collectors of colonial currency, Spanish Milled Dollar issues, and Revolutionary War artifacts.