1872 Rare Civil War Era Currency $50 (PMG 66 GEM) Revenue Bond Scrip
$450.00
American history — an 1872 $50 Revenue Bond Scrip issued by the State of South Carolina (Columbia).
This note has been professionally graded by PMG as 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) – Gem Uncirculated, one of the highest grades known for this issue.
Key Highlights:
• Date: 1872
• Denomination: $50
• Issuer: State of South Carolina, Columbia
• Type: Revenue Bond Scrip (used for payment of state taxes & dues)
• Serial Number: 2487
• Grade: PMG 66 EPQ – Gem Uncirculated
• Printed by: American Bank Note Company, New York
• Obverse Design: Bold portrait of George Washington centered, flanked by detailed vignettes of a farmer with horse team and a cotton field scene
• Color Tones: Beautiful combination of black ink with vivid green overprints and a striking red serial number
Why This Note is Special:
• Top-tier condition: “Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ” is museum-quality — virtually flawless paper, sharp corners, deep embossing, and vibrant original inks.
• Historic significance: Issued during Reconstruction, these notes reflect South Carolina’s effort to stabilize finances after the Civil War.
• Scarce in high grade: Most surviving examples have folds, stains, or discoloration. Notes at this level are exceptionally rare and desirable to advanced collectors.
• Iconic engraving: Early American Bank Note Co. artistry with intricate border work and rich allegorical detail.
• Collector appeal: A perfect crossover piece — loved by Southern states collectors, obsolete currency enthusiasts, and early American finance historians.
Investment Quality:
High-grade 19th-century state issues are increasingly difficult to find — especially certified by PMG with the coveted EPQ designation. This note is not only a showpiece, it’s a tangible piece of post-Civil War economic history that continues to appreciate in value.
