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The 1861 $5 Bank of the State of South Carolina note is a historical piece of obsolete currency from the Civil War era. Today, these notes typically trade for between $65 to $200 depending on the condition, grade, and the presence of contemporary cancellations. • Design Features: The obverse showcases the famous "Sweet Potato Dinner" meeting between General Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox) and a British officer during the Revolutionary War. It also includes portraits of Generals Sumter and Moultrie. • Hand-Signed Details: Printed by the American Bank Note Company, these notes often include hand-written serial numbers, hand-written dates (such as March 5, 1861), and hand-written signatures. • Cancellations: Many surviving notes from this era feature "hammer-cut" cancellations (often two holes) on the left or right sides of the note.