Currency of the Civil War, page 2.

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Currency of the Civil War.
Page two presents items for sale, item numbers M0900 to end, please refer to Relicman stock number when ordering.

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M0914 Confederate currency, $10, authorized September 2, 1861, dated September 2, 1862 in error, M.

Currency was issued by the Confederate government authorized September 1, 1861 but with September 1, 1862 issue date in error, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay ONE DOLLAR to Bearer / FUNDABLE IN EIGHT PER CENT STOCK OR BONDS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES". In addition the engraver left off the language that appears on most notes, "RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES". Note depicts Ceres resting on bales of cotton, at center, and R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at right, black print on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Engraver did not place his name on the note, but it is believed to have been engraved by Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, Virginia. This note has at least three errors, wrong date, statement omitted about export duties, and the engraver name was omitted! Note is whole and complete, and relatively crisp, but with some thin spots.
Ref: Criswell T46. Sold.

M0915 Confederate currency, $20, December 2, 1862, 1st Series, B.

Currency was authorized October 13, 1862 and issued by the Confederate government December 2, 1862, " SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer on demand / Receivable in Payment of all Dues except Export Duties. / Fundable in stocks or bonds of he Confederate States". Note depicts state capitol building at Nashville, Tennessee, and A.H. Stevens, Confederate Vice President and Governor of Georgia, at right,, black print, back with blue "XX" flanked by "20", twice. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". This uncirculated note was cancelled, there are two clean "X" cuts rendering the note un-useable, note probably was never issued for some reason.
Ref: Criswell T51. $200.

M0916 Confederate currency, $2, authorized April 18, 1862, issued June 2, 1862, Second Series, 2.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government April 18, 1862, issue date June 2, 1862, " SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TWO DOLLARS to the Bearer / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES / FUNDABLE IN EIGHT PER CENT STOCK OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES". Note depicts Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General and Secretary of War, at left, with symbolic southern liberty striking down the Union, black print on plain paper, green overlay with "2" and "TWO", plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "B. DUNCAN, COLUMBIA SC.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Ref: Criswell T43. $200.

M0917 Confederate currency, $10, Ceres & Commerce, September 2, 1861., A.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government August 19, 1861, and December 24, 1861, issued September 2, 1861 (printed issue date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / TEN DOLLARS to Bearer / Fundable in Confederate States Stock bearing Eight per Cent interest. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues.". Note depicts Ceres & Commerce seated with an urn, black print on white paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND, VA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T28. $125.

M0918 Confederate currency, $10, Ceres & Commerce, September 2, 1861.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government August 19, 1861, and December 24, 1861, issued September 2, 1861 (printed issue date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / TEN DOLLARS to Bearer / FUNDABLE in EIGHT PER CENT STOCK OR BONDS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues.". Note depicts R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at left, General Francis Marion's "sweet potato dinner" in center, Minerva at right, black print on white paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: no indication. Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T30. Sold.

M0919 Confederate currency, $100, locomotive belching smoke, April 17, 1862, A, c.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government April 17, 1862, and issued May through October, 1862, all dates are hand inscribed, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to Bearer with Interest at two cents per day / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES.". Note depicts milk maid at left, locomotive with black smoke in center, white paper, black print, plain back. Date is hand inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "J T Paterson, Columbia, South Carolina". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T40. Sold.

M0920 Alabama currency, 25 cents, June 1, 1863, 2nd series, G.

Currency was issued by the Alabama state government June 1, 1863, "THE STATE OF ALABAMA / WILL PAY TO BEARER IN / Confederate States Treasury Notes When presented at the State Treasury / In sums of Twenty dollars & upward. / TWENTY-FIVE CENTS / Montgomery / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES.". The note depicts the map of Alabama at left, a wagon load of cotton, at center, and Juliett Hopkins at right, black print on plain paper, red overlay, blank back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Eng'd by J. T. Paterson & Co Augusta, Ga.". Note is whole and complete with some folds from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell, AB6., $100.

M0921 Confederate currency, $10, April 6, 1863, 2ns series, B

Currency was authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 6, 1863, (printed date), actually issued monthly from April 1863 to January, 1864 with surcharge applied, " TWO YEARS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer / Fundable in stocks or bonds of he Confederate States / Receivable in Payment of all Dues except Export Duties. ". Note depicts state capitol building at Columbia, South Carolina, at center, and R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at right, black print, back with blue "TEN DOLLARS and "X", ten times. Authorized date, April 6, 1863, is printed, issued date is red overprint, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Litho'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Ref: Criswell T59. $75.

M0922 Confederate currency, $20, July 25, 1861, D.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government May 16, 1861, issued July 25, 1861 (printed issue date), "Two years after date / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to Bearer / TWENTY DOLLARS/ Fundable in Confederate States Stock bearing Eight per Cent interest. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues." Note depicts tall sailing ship, black print on white paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:, HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND, VA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T9. Sold.

M0923 North Carolina currency, 10 cents, January 1, 1863, H.

Currency was issued by the North Carolina state government January 1, 1863, "THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA / Will pay to Bearer / AT THE TREASURY. / on or before January 1, 1866 / TEN CENTS / BY AUTHORITY OF LAW. / Raleigh / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES". The note depicts hornets nest, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: " J. T. PATTERSON & Co., AUGUSTA, GA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell, NC147 $25.

M0924 South Carolina currency, State Bank, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, $5, January 3, 1862.

Currency was issued by the State Bank, South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, "The President Directors & Co. / of the STATE BANK, SOUTH CAROLINA / Will Pay FIVE DOLLARS to bearer on demand. Charleston, (inscribed) 18 (inscribed) ". " The note depicts a bank building in the center of commerce in the center, black print, on plain paper, red overlay "FIVE", plain back. Date is hand inscribed, "18" is printed in script style, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Bald, Adams & Co., New York.". Note is whole and complete with some folds from use, higher grade example.
South Carolina obsolete currency, State Bank, South Carolina, five dollars, 1862. Sold.

M0925 Louisiana currency, $5, March 10, 1863.

Currency was issued by the Louisiana state government March 10, 1863, "THE STATE OF LOUISIANA / WILL PAY TO BEARER/ FIVE DOLLARS/ AT THE TREASURERS OFFICE / SHREVEPORT / TWELVE MONTHS AFTER A DEFINITIVE TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / RECEIVABLE FOR ALL DUES TO THE STATE & FOR PUBLIC LANDS ". The note depicts the Louisiana seal (pelican) at left, southern Valor slaying Northern Aggression at center, and a farmer tending his rice fields at lower right , black print on plain paper, blank back with green overlay. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "SCHREMP.". Note is whole and complete with some folds from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell, LA10. Sold.

M0926 Confederate currency, $100, February 17, 1864, Series 1, D.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, " TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.". Note depicts Lucy Pickens at center, the "southern belle", two soldiers at left, and Geo. W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary of War and General, at right, black with reddish overprint, blue back with "HUNDRED" in large letters. This high denomination 1864 note reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Date is printed, serial number is hand stamped, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, small edge tear at the bottom.
Ref: Criswell T65. $100.

M0927 Confederate currency, $5, September 2, 1861.

Currency was issued by the Confederate government September 2, 1861, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / FIVE DOLLARS to Bearer / FUNDABLE IN CONFEDERATE STATES STOCK BEARING EIGHT PER CENT INTEREST.. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues.". Note depicts sailor at left, Ceres seated on a bale of cotton, at center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: J T Paterson, Columbia SC. Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T36. Sold.

M0928 Confederate currency, $20, A H Stevens, September 2, 1861.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government August 19, 1861, and December 24, 1861, issued September 2, 1861 (printed issue date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to Bearer / Fundable in Confederate States Stock bearing Eight per Cent interest. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues." Note depicts A.H. Stevens, Confederate Vice President and Governor of Georgia, at left, Industry seated between Cupid and a beehive in center, a woman at right, black print on white paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: B. DUNCAN, RICHMOND. Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T20. Sold.

M0929 Confederate currency, 50 cents, April 6, 1863., 1st series, B.

Currency was authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 6, 1863, (printed date), "SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay FIFTY CENTS to the bearer. / Issued by authority of Congress under Act of March 23, 1863. Note depicts bust of Jefferson Davis, Confederate President, black printed on pink paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand stamped, signature is printed. Printing: "ARCHER & DALY, RICHMOND, Va.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T63. Sold.

M0930 Confederate currency, $50, February 17, 1864., 3 series, D.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, "Two years after the Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand FIFTY DOLLARS.". Note depicts Jefferson Davis, Confederate President, black with reddish overprint, blue back with "FIFTY" in large letters. This high denomination 1864 note reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Date is printed, serial number is hand stamped, signature is hand signed. Date is printed, serial number is hand stamped, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T66. $100.

M0931 Confederate currency, $20, February 17, 1864, series 4, A.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, " TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the bearer on demand.". Note depicts state capitol building at Nashville, Tennessee, and A.H. Stevens, Confederate Vice President and Governor of Georgia, at right, black with reddish overprint, blue back with "TWENTY" in large letters. This high denomination 1864 note reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T67. Sold.

M0932 Georgia currency, $50, February 2, 1863.

Currency was issued by the Georgia state government February 2, 1863, "THE STATE OF GEORGIA / Will pay bearer FIFTY DOLLARS in Species or Six percent Bonds of this State, Six months after a treaty of peace shall have been ratified between the United States and the Confederate States. / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES TO THE STATE / AND TO THE WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAIL. ROAD./ Milledgeville, Ga". The note depicts the Georgia seal (dome) at left, black print on plain paper, red overlay, blank back with Georgia seal affixed . Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed, Georgia seal on the back is affixed. Printing: "HOWELL, SAVANNAH.". Note is crisp.
Ref: Criswell, GA7. Sold.

M0933 Confederate currency, $20, tall ship, September 2, 1861, D.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government August 19, 1861, and December 24, 1861, issued September 2, 1861 (printed issue date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to Bearer / Fundable in Confederate States Stock bearing Eight per Cent interest. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues." Note depicts sailor at capstan, at left, tall sailing ship in center, black print on white paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND, VA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T18. Sold.

M0934 Confederate currency, $100, September 2, 1861, K A.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government August 19, 1861, and December 24, 1861, issued September 2, 1861 (printed issue date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to Bearer / Fundable in Confederate States Stock bearing Eight per Cent interest. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues." Note depicts sailor at left, slaves loading cotton in center, black print on white paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND, VA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T13. Sold.

M0935 Confederate currency, 50 cents, February 17, 1864, 1st series, D

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, "TWO YEARS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay FIFTY CENTS to bearer.". Note depicts bust of Jefferson Davis, Confederate President, black printed on pink paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand stamped, signature is printed. Printing: ENGRAVED BY ARCHER & HALPIN RICHMOND VA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T72. $40.

M0936 Confederate currency, $5, February 17, 1864. no series, A.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, " TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to the bearer.". Note depicts state capitol building at Richmond, Virginia, at center, and, C. G. Memminger, Confederate Secretary of Treasury, at right, black with reddish overprint, blue back with "FIVE" in large letters. This currency issued in 1864 reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Printing: "Lithog'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T69. Sold.

M0937 Confederate currency, $1, April 6, 1863, 2nd series, D.

Currency was authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 6, 1863, (printed date), "SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / ONE DOLLAR / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES". Note depicts Clement C. Clay, Confederate Senator from Alabama, black print, on pink paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Ref: Criswell T62. $75.

M0938 Confederate currency, $10, February 17, 1864, 7 series, H.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, " TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TEN DOLLARS to the bearer.". Note depicts horses pulling a cannon at center, and R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at right, black with reddish overprint, blue back with "TEN" in large letters. This high denomination 1864 note reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Pt'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T68. Sold.

M0939 Confederate currency, $2, February 17, 1864, no series, E.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, "Two Years after the Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States of America / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS.". Note depicts Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General and Secretary of War, black with reddish overprint, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Lithog'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Ref: Criswell T70. Sold.

M0940 Confederate currency, $2, authorized April 18, 1862, issued June 2, 1862, First Series, 5.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government April 18, 1862, issue date June 2, 1862, " SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TWO DOLLARS to the Bearer / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES / FUNDABLE IN EIGHT PER CENT STOCK OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES". Note depicts Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General and Secretary of War, at left, with symbolic southern liberty striking down the Union, black print on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "B. DUNCAN, COLUMBIA SC.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Ref: Criswell T42. $125.

M0941 Confederate currency, $10, RMT Hunter & CG Memminger, September 2, 1861, W.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government August 19, 1861, and December 24, 1861, issued September 2, 1861 (printed issue date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TEN DOLLARS / FUNDABLE in 8 PER CENT STOCK OR BONDS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. / Receivable in payment of all dues except export dues." Note depicts R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at left, and C. G. Memminger, Confederate Secretary of Treasury, at right, black print on white paper, red overprint with "XX", plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: KEATINGE & BALL, RICHMOND, VA". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T26. Sold.

M0942 Confederate currency, $5, December 2, 1862, 3rd Series, G.

Currency was authorized October 13, 1862 and issued by the Confederate government December 2, 1862, " SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to the Bearer on demand / FUNDABLE IN STOCKS OR BONDS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES". Note depicts state capitol building at Richmond, Virginia, at center, and, C. G. Memminger, Confederate Secretary of Treasury, at right, black print on pink paper, blue back with "V" and "5" repeated five times. Printing: "J T Paterson & Co " and "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". This uncirculated note was cancelled, there are two clean "+" cuts rendering the note un-useable, note probably was never issued for some reason.
Ref: Criswell T53. $150.

M0943 Confederate currency, $2, December 2, 1862, 1st Series, G.

Currency was issued by the Confederate government December 2, 1862, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States of America / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS / FUNDABLE IN STOCKS OR BONDS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES". Note depicts Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General and Secretary of War, black print, on pink paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, there is hole on left side.
Ref: Criswell T54. Sold.

M0944 Confederate currency, $2, April 6, 1863., no series, G.

Currency was authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 6, 1863, (printed date), "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States of America / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES". Note depicts Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General and Secretary of War, black print, on pink paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Litho'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Ref: Criswell T61. $75.

M0945 Confederate currency, $20, April 6, 1863.

Currency was authorized March 23, 1863, issued April 6, 1863, (printed date), actually issued monthly from April 1863 to January, 1864 with surcharge applied, " TWO YEARS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer on demand / Fundable in stocks or bonds of he Confederate States / Receivable in Payment of all Dues except Export Duties. ". Note depicts state capitol building at Nashville, Tennessee, and A.H. Stevens, Confederate Vice President and Governor of Georgia, at right, black print, back with blue "XX" flanked by "20", twice. Authorized date, April 6, 1863, is printed, issued date is red overprint, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Litho'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T58. $100.

M0946 Confederate currency, $100, locomotive belching smoke, April 17, 1862, A, h.

M0947 Confederate currency, $10, December 2, 1862, A.

Currency was authorized October 13, 1862 and issued by the Confederate government December 2, 1862, " SIX MONTHS AFTER RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TEN DOLLARS to the Bearer on demand / FUNDABLE IN STOCKS OR BONDS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES". Note depicts state capitol building at Columbia, South Carolina, at center, and R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at right, black print, on pink paper, back with blue "TEN DOLLARS and "X", ten times. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Printed by B. Duncan." and "Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use
Ref: Criswell T52. $75.

M0948 Georgia currency, 25 cents, January 1, 1863.

Currency was issued by the Georgia state government January 1, 1863, "THE STATE OF GEORGIA / Will pay the bearer TWENTY FIVE CENTS at the Treasury in Confederate Treasury Notes when presented in sums of Five Dollars and upwards. / Milledgeville, Ga.". The note depicts white workers at upper center, the George state seal at lower center, black print on plain paper, blank back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed, Georgia state seal in green was applied. Printing: "Howell. Engraver.". Note is whole and complete with some folds from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell, GA14A. Sold.

M0949 North Carolina currency, $1, red overlay, October 12, 1861., B.

Currency was authorized by the North Carolina state government May 11, 1861, and issued October 12, 1861, "The State of North Carolina / WILL PAY TO BEARER / ONE DOLLAR / AT THE TREASURY / On or before January1st, 1866 / Raleigh / Receivable in payment of Public Dues.". The note depicts Minerva at left, blockade runner in the center, black print, on plain paper, plain back, red overlay "ONE DOLLAR" on back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: not indicated. Note is whole and complete with some folds from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell, NC32B. $50.

M0950 Virginia currency, Corporation of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, $2, April 19, 1861.

Currency was issued by the local government of Richmond, Virginia, April 19, 1861, "CORPORATION OF RICHMOND / Promise to pay to the Bearer / TWO DOLLARS / when presented ??. / Receivable in City Taxes." The note depicts graphic artwork, image of John Letcher, Virginia Governor, black print, on plain paper, pink overlay covers nearly the entire note making it very difficult to read, plain back. Month and year is printed, day is hand inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: Printing: "Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, Va". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use.
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of Richmond, $2, April 19, 1861. $100.

M0951 North Carolina currency, Bank of Lexington, Lexington, North Carolina, $5, 1861.

Currency was issued by the Bank of Lexington, Lexington, North Carolina, March 1, 1861. " The BANK OF LEXINGTON/ Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to Bearer on demand / LEXINGTON / STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. The note depicts Negroes picking cotton at left, southern women sitting on bales of cotton, at center, merchants baling cotton at right, black print, on plain paper, red overlay is tiny "FIVE DOLLARS" repeated many times, plain back. Date is hand inscribed, "18" is printed in script style, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "American Bank Note Company, New York." Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
North Carolina obsolete currency, Bank of Lexington, five dollars, March 1, 1861. Sold.

M0952 Virginia currency, Treasury Note $1, July 21, 1862.

Currency was issued by the Virginia state government July 21, 1862, "VIRGINIA TREASURY NOTE / The Commonwealth of Virginia will pay ONE DOLLAR to bearer on demand at the Treasury. / RICHMOND ". The note depicts John Letcher, Virginia Governor, at left, Ceres seated, at center, black print, on plain paper, red overlay with "ONE" and "1" shown twice, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHd ". Note is crisp.
Ref: Criswell, VA17. Sold.

M0953 Confederate currency, 50 cents, April 6, 1863., 2nd series, H.

M0954 Confederate currency, $100, April 17, 1862., issued November 6, 1862, scroll 1, Y.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government April 17, 1862, and issued through January 1863, all dates in between are hand inscribed, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS WITH INTEREST AT TWO CENTS PER DAY / Receivable in payment of all dues except export duties.". Note depicts J. C. Calhoun, South Carolina Senator and secessionist "fire brand", at left, slaves hoeing cotton, at center, Minerva, at right, white paper, black print, red overlay "HUNDRED" on the front, plain back. Date is hand inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S C".
Ref: Criswell T41. Sold.

M0955 Confederate currency, $100, locomotive belching smoke, April 17, 1862, A, c.

M0956 Confederate currency, $50, February 17, 1864., 3 series, A.

M0957 Confederate currency, $10, February 17, 1864., 2 series, H.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864, " TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay TEN DOLLARS to the bearer.". Note depicts horses pulling a cannon at center, and R. M. T. Hunter, Confederate Secretary of State and Senator, at right, black with reddish overprint, blue back with "TEN" in large letters. This high denomination 1864 note reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Pt'd by Evans & Cogswell" and "Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T68. $35.

M0958 Confederate currency, $100, locomotive with white steam, April 17, 1862, A,d.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government April 17, 1862, and issued May through October, 1862, all dates are hand inscribed, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to Bearer with Interest at two cents per day / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES.". Note depicts milk maid at left, locomotive with white steam under pressure in center, white paper, black print, plain back. Date is hand inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "J T Paterson, Columbia, South Carolina". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, weak spot in upper right corner.
Ref: Criswell T39. Sold.

M0959 Confederate currency, $100, locomotive with white steam, April 17, 1862, A, b.

Currency was authorized by the Confederate government April 17, 1862, and issued May through October, 1862, all dates are hand inscribed, "Six months after Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States / The CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA / Will pay / ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to Bearer with Interest at two cents per day / RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUTIES.". Note depicts milk maid at left, locomotive with white steam under pressure in center, white paper, black print, plain back. Date is hand inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "J T Paterson, Columbia, South Carolina". Note is whole and complete with some folds and wear from use, higher grade example.
Ref: Criswell T39. Sold.

M0960 Virginia currency, City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, 30 cents, April 14, 1862.

Currency was issued by the local government of Richmond, Virginia, April 14, 1862, "THE CITY OF RICHMOND / Will pay to Bearer, on Demand, ./ THIRTY CENTS / when presented in sums of One or more Dollars. And this Note is receivable for any Dues to the City of Richmond. / [ Authorized by Act of Assembly. ] ". The note depicts minimal graphic artwork, no images, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: not indicated. Note is crisp.
Virginia obsolete currency, City of Richmond, 30 cents, April 14, 1862. $75.

M0975 Texas currency, County of Austin, Bellville, Texas, $1, October 1, 1862.

Currency was issued by the local government of County of Austin, Bellville, Texas, October 1, 1862, "AUSTIN COUNTY, Issued at Bellville, October 1st 1862, by order of the County Court. / Redeemable on the 1st day of January 1869. / This certifies that the bearer is entitled to / ONE DOLLAR, / From the County Treasury of Austin County. / RECEIVABLE FOR ALL COUNTY TAXES AND DUES.". The note depicts globe with Texas lone star flag plated atop with "OUR COUNTRY" at center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "Texas Pr. House, Houston -E W CAVE."
Texas obsolete currency, County of Austin, Texas, one dollar, October 1, 1862. Sold.

M1153 Confederate Bond, $100, issued May 1, 1861, 8%, coupons $4.

Confederate States of America. LOAN OF FIFTEEN MILLIONS, UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. On the first Day of September 1871, The Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from this date payable at the same places semi annually at the rate of Eight per cent per annum, on surrender of the annexed warrants or coupons. For the payment whereof of the Confederate States have by an Act of Congress approved the Twenty Eighth day of February, 1861 enacted that from and after the First day of August 1861, a duty of One Eighth of One cent per Pound shall be levied on all Cotton in the raw state exported from the Confederate States, and have pledged the same to be applied as a Sinking Fund to the extinguishment of the said debt. And it is an express condition of this obligation, that at any time after the Expiration of Five Years from the First day of September 1861, the Confederate States may pay and discharge this Bond with the interest due thereon upon giving Three months previous Public notice at the Seat of Government of the time and place of payment and from and after the said time no further Interest shall be paid on this Bond, and the Coupons or Warrants for the said interest shall be void. Bond was signed Montgomery First day of May 1861. There are ten coupons for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each beginning March 1, 1867 and running to Sept 1, 1871. Apparently 10 coupons for the period, March 1, 1862 to September 1, 1866 were cut for redemption.
Confederate Bond, denominated $100, issued May 1, 1861, 10 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1154 Confederate Bond $100, issued July 1, 1862, 8%, coupons $4.

CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN, AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of AUGUST 19, 1861. On the first Day of July 1871, The Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from this date payable at the same places semi annually at the rate of Eight per cent per annum, on surrender of the annexed warrants or coupons. This debt is authorized by an Act of Congress approved August 19, 1861, entitled "An Act to authorize the issue of Treasury Notes and to provide a War Tax for their redemption." Bond was signed Richmond, July 1, 1862. There are ten coupons for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each beginning January 1, 1867 and running to July 1, 1871. Apparently 10 coupons for the period, January 1, 1862 to July 1, 1866 were cut for redemption.
Confederate Bond, denominated $100, issued July 1, 1862, 10 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1155 Confederate Bond $100, issued April 1, 1863, 6%, coupons $3.

Confederate STATES OF AMERICA. LOAN AUTHORIZED by ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of MARCH 23d, 1863. On the first day of April 1893, The Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest from date, at the rate of Six per cent per annum, payable semi-annually on surrender of the annexed Coupons. This contract is authorized by an Act of Congress approved the March 23rd 1863, Entitled, "An Act to provide for the funding and further issue of Treasury Notes" and is upon the express condition that it shall be redeemable five years after date at the pleasure of the Government. Semi-annual Coupons are hereunto attached for the said period of five years after which should this Bond not be redeemed another Bond for the same amount with semi-annual Coupons at the same rate of interest for the reminder of the thirty years will be delivered to the holder, upon the surrender of this Bond. Bond was signed Richmond First day of April 1863. There are seven coupons for interest of THREE DOLLARS each beginning April 1, 1865 and running to April 1, 1868. Apparently 4 coupons for the period, April 1, 1863 to October 1, 1864 were cut for redemption. The 12th coupon, October 1, 1862 either was removed by the Treasury at issue or not printed.
Confederate Bond, denominated $100, issued April 1, 1863, 7 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1156 Confederate Bond $500, issued March 2, 1863, 7%, coupons $17.50, pink paper.

Confederate States of America Loan. AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of FEBRUARY 20th, 1863. On the first day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or at such place of deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of Seven per Cent per annum payable, semi annually on the surrender of the annexed Coupons. This contract is authorized by an Act of Congress approved 20th February 1863, Entitled, "An Act to authorize the issue of Bonds for funding Treasury Notes and is upon the Express Condition that said Confederate States may from time to time extend the time of payment for any period not exceeding thirty years from this date at the same rate of interest upon the surrender of the Bond. Bond was signed Richmond second day of March 1863. There are seven coupons for interest of SEVENTEEN 50/100 DOLL'S each beginning July 1, 1865 and running to July 1, 1868. Apparently four coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to January 1, 1865 were cut for redemption. The 12th coupon, January 1, 1863 either was removed by the Treasury at issue or not printed.
Confederate Bond, denominated $500, issued March 2, 1863, pink paper, 7 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1157 Confederate Bond $1,000, issued Feb 1, 1863, 8%, coupons $40.

CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN, AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of AUGUST 19, 1861. On the first day of January 1878, the Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, with Interest thereon from this date payable at the same place, semi annually at the rate of Eight per Cent per annum on surrender of the annexed Warrants or Coupons. This debt is authorized by an Act of Congress approved August 19, 1861, entitled, "An Act to authorize the issue of Treasury Notes and to provide a War Tax for their redemption. Bond was signed Richmond first day of February 1863. There are 18 coupons for interest of FORTY DOLLARS each beginning July 1, 1869 and running to January 1, 1878. Apparently 12 coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to January 1, 1869 were cut for redemption.
Confederate Bond, denominated $1,000, issued February 1, 1863, 18 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1158 Confederate Bond $1,000, issued January 8, 1863, 8%, coupons $40.

CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN, AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of AUGUST 19, 1861. On the first day of January 1873, the Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the Seat of Government, or such place of Deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, with Interest thereon from this date payable at the same place, semi annually at the rate of Eight per Cent per annum on surrender of the annexed Warrants or Coupons. This debt is authorized by an Act of Congress approved August 19, 1861, entitled, "An Act to authorize the issue of Treasury Notes and to provide a War Tax for their redemption. Bond was signed Richmond 8th day of January 1863. There are 17 coupons for interest of FORTY DOLLARS each beginning January 1, 1865 and running to January 1, 1873. Apparently three coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to July 1, 1864 were cut for redemption.
Confederate Bond, denominated $1,000, issued January 8, 1863, 17 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1159 Confederate Bond $100, issued March 2,1863, 8%, coupons $4.

CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN, AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of February 20 1863. On the 1st day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this BOND at the seat of Government, or such place of deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of EIGHT per Cent per annum Payable semiannually on surrender of the annexed Coupons. This Contract is Authorized by an Act of Congress approved February 20, 1863, Entitled, "An Act to authorize the issue of BONDS for funding Treasury Notes", and is upon the Express condition that said Confederate States may from time to time extend the time of payment for any period, not exceeding thirty years from this date, at the same rate of interest, upon the surrender of the bond. Bond was signed Richmond 2nd day of March 1863. There are six coupons for interest of FOUR DOLLARS each beginning January 1, 1866 and running to July 1, 1868. Apparently five coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to July 1, 1865 were cut for redemption. The 12th coupon, January 1, 1863 either was removed by the Treasury at issue or not printed.
Confederate Bond, denominated $1,000, issued March 2, 1863, 6 coupons remain, available for $100.

M1160 Confederate Bond $500, issued March 2,1863, 8%, coupons $20.

CONFEDERATE STATES of AMERICA. LOAN, AUTHORIZED by the ACT of CONGRESS. C.S.A. of February 20, 1863. On the 1st day of July 1868, the Confederate States of America, will pay to the Bearer of this Bond at the seat of Government, or at such place of deposit as may be appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest thereon from date at the rate of EIGHT per Cent per annum, Payable semiannually on surrender of the annexed Coupons. This Contract is Authorized by an Act of Congress approved February 20, 1863, Entitled, "An Act to authorize the issue of BONDS for funding Treasury Notes", and is upon the Express condition that said Confederate States may from time to time extend the time of payment for any period, not exceeding thirty years from this date, at the same rate of interest, upon the surrender of the Bond. Bond was signed Richmond 2nd day of March 1863. There are seven coupons for interest of TWENTY DOLLARS each beginning July 1, 1865 and running to July 1, 1868. Apparently four coupons for the period, July 1, 1863 to January 1, 1865 were cut for redemption. The 12th coupon, January 1, 1863 either was removed by the Treasury at issue or not printed.
Confederate Bond, denominated $500, issued March 2, 1863, 7 coupons remain, available for $100.

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