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  • Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Archer & Daly, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 × 13 7/8 in. (35.6 × 35.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. Below the scroll work is the number [100] in its own rectangle with scroll designs. The top of the Bond has the inscription, [Seven Per Cent. February 20th 1863.] This is followed by bold lettering of the tile of the bond, [Confederate States of America Loan. / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS / C.S.A. OF FEBRUARY 20TH 1863.] In the center of the sentence is an illustration Confederate officer on the Rappahannock River west of Fredericksburg. The identifying number of the bond follows on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 29348 / No. / 29348]. A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C T Jones / Acting Register of the Treasury.] In between the signatures is a small illustration of a steam boat on a river. The printers are identified below the signatures surrounding the illustration, [Archer & Daly / Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right one has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan Feby. 20th 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer THREE 50/100 DOLLARS / for SIX MONTHS INTEREST due July 1st 1868 / on Bond No. 29348 for $100.] The bottom is signed by [M C Morton for Regr. of Treasr.].
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53b40e879-a08f-45e6-91f6-7a9efe3b2148
  • Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Geo. Dunn & Co, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 9/16 × 14 in. (34.4 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. The top two corners have the words, [ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS] arching across the corner. Text is written vertically in the border on both sides, on the left, [SIX PER CENT], and on the right [Act, March 25TH, 1863]. The bottom corners of the border of a circle with the letter [M] in the center surrounded by the words, [ONE THOUSAND / DOLLARS]. In bold lettering in the center title reads, [Confederate / STATES OF AMERICA.] On either side is the identifying number, [No. 9228.] Under the title is an illustration of the Richmond Customs House. Below the image is the words, [LOAN AUTHROIZED BY Act of Congress. C.S.A. OF MARCH 23d., 1863.] A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] The printers have a manufacturing label on the bottom right, [Engd by Geo. Dunn & Co. Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right two has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan March 23rd 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer the sum of THIRTY DOLLARS. / For Six Months Interest due April 1st 1867 / on Bond No. 9228 for $1,000]. The bottom is signed by [For Register of the Treasury J G Shurman].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5357ac61c-7e8c-496e-9405-de38f529a6b3
  • Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons

    Designed by
    Geo. Dunn & Co, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 9/16 × 13 15/16 in. (34.4 × 35.4 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. The top two corners have the words, [ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS] arching across the corner. Text is written vertically in the border on both sides, on the left, [SIX PER CENT], and on the right [Act, March 25TH, 1863]. The bottom corners of the border of a circle with the letter [M] in the center surrounded by the words, [ONE THOUSAND / DOLLARS]. In bold lettering in the center title reads, [Confederate / STATES OF AMERICA.] On either side is the identifying number, [No. 9230.] Under the title is an illustration of the Richmond Customs House. Below the image is the words, [LOAN AUTHROIZED BY Act of Congress. C.S.A. OF MARCH 23d., 1863.] A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] The printers have a manufacturing label on the bottom right, [Engd by Geo. Dunn & Co. Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right two has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan March 23rd 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer the sum of THIRTY DOLLARS. / For Six Months Interest due April 1st 1867 / on Bond No. 9230 for $1,000]. The bottom is signed by [For Register of the Treasury J G Shurman].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c914771c-61c4-449e-ade5-08a0478fa296
  • Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Archer & Daly, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 1/4 × 13 7/8 in. (36.2 × 35.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $100 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. Below the scroll work is the number [100] in its own rectangle with scroll designs. The top of the Bond has the inscription, [Seven Per Cent. February 20th 1863.] This is followed by bold lettering of the tile of the bond, [Confederate States of America Loan. / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS / C.S.A. OF FEBRUARY 20TH 1863.] In the center of the sentence is an illustration of a Confederate officer on the Rappahannock River west of Fredericksburg. The identifying number of the bond follows on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 29329 / No. / 29329]. A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C T Jones / Acting Register of the Treasury.] In between the signatures is a small illustration of a steam boat on a river. The printers are identified below the signatures surrounding the illustration, [Archer & Daly / Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right one has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan Feby. 20th 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer THREE 50/100 DOLLARS / for SIX MONTHS INTEREST due July 1st 1868 / on Bond No. 29329 for $100.] The bottom is signed by [M C Morton for Regr. of Treasr.].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c96d708c-fa43-4ca1-84e7-bf974289e2bc
  • Confederate States of America $500 Bond and Coupons

    Printed by
    Archer & Daly, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/4 × 13 1/16 in. (33.7 × 33.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $500 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. Below the scroll work is the number [$500] with circular lines surrounding. The top of the Bond has the inscription, [Seven Per Cent. February 20th 1863.] This is followed by bold lettering of the tile of the bond, [Confederate States of America Loan. / AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS / C.S.A. OF FEBRUARY 20TH 1863.] In the center of the sentence is an illustration of a man in a cloak seated in front of a camp fire. The identifying number of the bond follows on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 23332 / No. / 23332]. A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] In between the signatures is a small illustration of a steam boat on a river with a train in the background. The printers are identified below the illustration, [Archer & Daly Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right one has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan Feby. 20th 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer SEVENTEEN 50/100 DOLL'S / for SIX MONTHS INTEREST due July 1st 1868 / on Bond No. 23332 for $500.] The bottom is signed by [N Giles for Regr. of Treasr.].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5310058cb-314f-4de3-b600-3dd010713954
  • Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons

    Designed by
    Geo. Dunn & Co, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 5/16 × 13 7/8 in. (33.8 × 35.2 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America $1000 Bond and Coupons. The top section of the bond is encased in a border with scroll work designs at each corner. The top two corners have the words, [ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS] arching across the corner. Text is written vertically in the border on both sides, on the left, [SIX PER CENT], and on the right [Act, March 25TH, 1863]. The bottom corners of the border of a circle with the letter [M] in the center surrounded by the words, [ONE THOUSAND / DOLLARS]. In bold lettering in the center title reads, [Confederate / STATES OF AMERICA.] On either side is the identifying number, [No. 9229.] Under the title is an illustration of the Richmond Customs House. Below the image is the words, [LOAN AUTHROIZED BY Act of Congress. C.S.A. OF MARCH 23d., 1863.] A paragraph follows outlining the terms of the loan. The paragraph underneath outlines the job of the witnesses, and three signatures below, [Entered RBS], [Received JJW], [C A Rose / [illegible] Register of the Treasury.] The printers have a manufacturing label on the bottom right, [Engd by Geo. Dunn & Co. Richmond, Va.].
    The bottom half is covered with what should be eight coupons but the bottom right two has been removed. Each coupon reads, [C.S. Loan March 23rd 1863. / The Confederate States of America / Will pay to bearer the sum of THIRTY DOLLARS. / For Six Months Interest due April 1st 1867 / on Bond No. 9229 for $1,000]. The bottom is signed by [For Register of the Treasury J G Shurman].
    Place printed
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    money
    bonds (legal records)
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.11.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a8ede6e-c716-441d-aef3-dd0bca40c388
  • Confederate States of America one dollar bill

    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Clay, Clement Claiborne, American, 1816 - 1882
    Signed by
    Yates, M. A., American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 in. (7.8 × 17.8 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America one dollar bill featuring an image of Clement Claiborne Clay. The front of the currency has a central oval image of the portrait of Clay surrounded with a wreath. On either side is the number [1] in an oval with geometric concentric circular patterns. Above, on the left, written in large capitols is, [RICHMOND / No.] On the other side, written above the [1] is the date, [Feb.Y 17th 1864.] followed by the handwritten numbers [804]. On the left, below the [1] is the printed sentence [TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF / A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN]. The sentence continues below the [1] on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]. In bold print below Clay's portrait are the words, [CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / ONE DOLLAR / B / B]. Printed vertically along the left border are the designers, [Lithogd by Evans & Cogswell. / 12]. At the bottom are two signatures, on the left, [M A Yates / for Register] and on the right, [M Dineex / for Treasurer]. In between the signatures, typed at the bottom, are the printers, [Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S.C.]. On the left and right edge of the note, written vertically over a dark background, is the word, [ONE]. The back is blank.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b7a9ff5b-d317-40e7-9296-a570834364a1
  • Confederate States of America ten dollar bill

    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, American, 1809 - 1887
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 1/8 in. (7.8 × 18.1 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America ten dollar bill featuring a central illustration of a war scene. Men in uniform are at center riding horses while in the background soldiers stand near a cannon on wheels. More fighting can be seen in the back right. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 63785]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay / TEN DOLLARS TO / Bearer. / RICHMOND / February 17th 1864. / 10]. The bottom is signed on the left by [M Anderson for Regr.] and on the right by, [J Wilson for Treasr.]. Below Coffin's signature is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TEN] printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name, [Ptd. by Evans & Cogswell.] On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [10] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [10] in the center. The word [TEN] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. There is some dark staining on the bottom right.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b858ae18-224c-4a61-82be-9722a5507ce6
  • Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Stephens, Alexander H., American, 1812 - 1883
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/16 × 7 3/16 in. (8.1 × 18.3 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill featuring a central illustration of the Tennessee State Capitol. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 3117]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer / on demand. Richmond February 17, 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [B Clarke / for Register] and on the right by, [P Dell / for Treasurer]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWENTY] printed vertically. On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [20] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Alexander H. Stephens. Below the portrait is the engravers name, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [20] in the center. The word [TWENTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53286b734-fa34-4f43-be17-9b13e0dc0752
  • Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Davis, Jefferson, American, 1808 - 1889
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (8.4 × 18.7 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill featuring a central image of Jefferson Davis. Inscribed in cursive above the illustration is the sentence, [Two Years after the / Ratification of a Treaty / of Peace between the / Confederate States / and the / United States]. Underneath in bold lettering are the words, [THE CONFEDERATE]. The identifying number of the bill is printed below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 34991]. Below in bold lettering again, [STATES OF/ AMERICA/ Will pay to the / bearer on demand / FIFTY / DOLLARS / Richmond, Feb. 17th 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [[illegible] / FOR REGISTER] and on the right by, [A Baker / FOR TREASURER]. In between the signatures is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. On the top right and left is a heavily designed circle with the number [50] in the center. Surrounding the entire note is a border of the words, [FIFTY] and [50]. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [50] in the center. The word [FIFTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ffc12af7-011a-4eb0-a730-8b05386e87d7
  • Confederate States of America two dollar bill

    Subject of
    Benjamin, Judah P., American, 1811 - 1884
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    April 6, 1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/16 × 7 3/16 in. (8.1 × 18.3 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America two dollar bill. In the center of the note is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [2] in the center. Surrounding the number is the inscription, [Richmond. / Feb. 17th 1964. / No. / 25444]. At the bottom of the circle is the sentence in cursive, [Two Years after the ratification / of a Treaty of Peace between / the Confederate States & the / United States of America. Underneath, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE / CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS]. The bottom is signed on the left by [M M Bailey / for Register] and on the right by, [M Allen / for Treasurer]. Between the signatures are the engravers name, [Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWO] printed vertically. On the right border the word [TWO] is in an intricately designed rectangular shape. In the center is an oval portrait of Judah P. Benjamin surrounded by scroll work designs. The four corners are stained where the note had previously been adhered to something. The back is blank. Distinct crease marks can be seen showing where the note had previously been folded.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5d5b977-1eaa-4c75-999e-5f9fdc4f9a4c
  • Confederate States of America five dollar bill

    Subject of
    Memminger, Christopher G., American, 1803 - 1888
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 1/16 in. (7.8 × 17.9 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America five dollar bill featuring a central illustration of the Virginia State Capitol Building surrounded by woods and people walking. Surrounding the top of the image, typed in a half circle, is the inscription, [TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES & THE UNITED STATES]. The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten above, [No. / 17844]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [The Confederate States of America / WILL PAY / TO / Bearer / FIVE DOLLARS. / G / RICHMOND / 5 / February 17th 1864. The bottom is signed on the left by [[illegible] / for Register] and on the right by, [[illegible] / for Treasurer]. Between the signatures are the engravers name, [Engraved by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [FIVE] printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name, [Lithog by Evans & Cogswell.] On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [5] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of C.G. Memminger. There are stains at each corner showing where it had previously been adhered to something else. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [5] in the center. The word [FIVE] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f4bedab-d9fd-490d-b528-8414088bcb50
  • Confederate States of America ten dollar bill

    Subject of
    Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, American, 1809 - 1887
    Printed by
    Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 × 7 in. (7.6 × 17.8 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America ten dollar bill featuring a central illustration of a war scene. Men in uniform are at center riding horses while in the background soldiers stand near a cannon on wheels. More fighting can be seen in the back right. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 44931]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay / TEN DOLLARS TO / Bearer. / RICHMOND / February 17th 1864. / 10]. The bottom is signed on the left by [[illegible] for Regr.] and on the right by, [[illegible] for Treasr.]. Below Coffin's signature is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TEN] printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name, [Ptd. by Evans & Cogswell.] On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [10] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter. There is staining at all four corners showing where the note had previously been adhered to something. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [10] in the center. The word [TEN] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. There is some dark staining on the bottom right.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc03e62f-6ce2-4d77-85a7-c28f495a4f69
  • Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Stephens, Alexander H., American, 1812 - 1883
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (8.3 × 18.4 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America twenty dollar bill featuring a central illustration of the Tennessee State Capitol. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, [TWO YEARS AFTER / THE RATIFICATION OF A / TREATY OF PEACE / BETWEEN] and on the right, [THE CONFEDERATE / STATES / AND THE / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA.] The identifying number of the bill is printed and handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 35093]. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the Bearer / on demand. Richmond February 17, 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [C Percival / for Register] and on the right by, [L Mainond / for Treasurer]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWENTY] printed vertically. On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [20] in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Alexander H. Stephens. Below the portrait is the engravers name, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. The four corner edges are stained where the note had previously been adhered. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [20] in the center. The word [TWENTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note.
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5767ce59e-c79a-4474-85e2-e738099ff2c2
  • Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill

    Subject of
    Davis, Jefferson, American, 1808 - 1889
    Designed by
    Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 17, 1864
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (8.4 × 18.7 cm)
    Description
    Confederate States of America fifty dollar bill featuring a central image of Jefferson Davis. Inscribed in cursive above the illustration is the sentence, [Two Years after the / Ratification of a Treaty / of Peace between the / Confederate States / and the / United States]. Underneath in bold lettering are the words, [THE CONFEDERATE]. The identifying number of the bill is printed below on both sides of the illustration, [No. / 34447]. Below in bold lettering again, [STATES OF/ AMERICA/ Will pay to the / bearer on demand / FIFTY / DOLLARS / Richmond, Feb. 17th 1864.] The bottom is signed on the left by [R Dabunt / FOR REGISTER] and on the right by, [N Selden / FOR TREASURER]. In between the signatures is inscribed the engravers, [Keatinge & Ball, Columbia S.C.]. On the top right and left is a heavily designed circle with the number [50] in the center. Surrounding the entire note is a border of the words, [FIFTY] and [50]. The four corners of the note are stained where it had previously been adhered to something The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number [50] in the center. The word [FIFTY] is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. Handwritten on the left border veritically in graphite is the number, [$830.50].
    Place made
    Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56be300eb-91ac-44c1-81b0-d09894b97987
  • State of South Carolina fifty cents bill

    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    February 1, 1863
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 7/8 × 3 13/16 in. (7.3 × 9.7 cm)
    Description
    State of South Carolina fifty cents bill featuring a central image of a palm tree with scroll work designs and flowers underneath. Large lettering above the palm tree reads, [The Bank / of the / STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA]. The number [50] is printed in bold on either side of the illustration. Underneath are the words, [WILL PAY BEARER ON DEMAND / "IN CURRENT FUNDS" / FIFTY CENTS]. Underneath is an illegible signature [For Cashier.]. The date, [FEB. 1, 1863.] is written in small lettering on the bottom left corner. The back of the note has a stamp in red ink that reads, [FIFTY / Issued under Act Feb., 1863.] There is some brown staining throughout and a small area of loss on the upper right corner. Distinct crease marks can be seen where the note had been previously folded.
    Place made
    Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540cb6839-a4cc-4691-ba70-049102532b56
  • Exchange Bank of South Carolina five dollar note

    Printed by
    Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., American, 1851 - 1861
    Subject of
    Elmore, Franklin Harper, American, 1799 - 1850
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    December 18, 1853
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 1/8 in. (7.8 × 18.1 cm)
    Description
    Exchange Bank of South Carolina five dollar note featuring a central image of a woman sitting next to a Grecian bust surrounded by flowers and shields. Above the illustration is the text that reads, [THE EXCHANGE BANK OF / COLUMBIA]. The text continues on either side of the illustration, [WILL / PAY / FIVE / DOLLARS / To Bearer / on demand. / Columbia / Dec. 18, 1853 / SOUTH / CAROLINA]. At the bottom are two signatures, on the left, [Pa V Scott Cashr.] and on the right, [Jas V. Lyles Prest.] Underneath Lyles' signature is the name of the printers, [Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. Phila & New York]. On the top right in an oval is a portrait of Franklin Harper Elmore. In the bottom left corner and top right corner are heavily designed circles with the number [5] in the center. At the bottom right is a portrait of an unknown woman. Surrounding the entire note is a border of the word [FIVE]. The back is blank except for the handwritten inscription, [GJ / 52 [underlined]].
    Place made
    Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53801c467-eb86-4e2a-9be2-018f616c1662
  • State of Georgia five dollar bill

    Designed by
    Howell, American
    Subject of
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    April 6, 1864; reworked 1958
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (9.5 × 19.1 cm)
    Description
    State of Georgia five dollar bill adhered to a brown rectangular piece of paper. The front of the currency has a central image of a Grecian woman lounging against a box overlooking a pile of goods, a Grecian temple, and woods. Above, printed in large letters, is the place and date when the currency was made, [MILLEDGEVILLE, / APRIL 6TH 1864. / THE STATE OF GEORGIA]. Under the vignette is the inscription, [PAY TO THE BEARER FIVE DOLLARS AT HER TREASURY]. At the bottom, the note is signed on the left by [J. M. Beall/ for Compr. Genl.] and on the right by, [R. M. Cartellaw for Treas]. In the center of the signatures is a five pointed star with rays shooting out and written above, [REGISTERED]. Underneath Beall's signature is the designer, [HOWELL. ENGR.] The left and right edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the numbers, [5 / V / 5] printed vertically. Much of the right border is missing. The back of the brown paper is blank except for the handwritten inscription, [OSSM / 1956 / MBW].
    Place made
    Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7c62a6f-667b-4901-9781-201f2f21c0d5
  • Exchange Bank of South Carolina five dollar note

    Printed by
    Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., American, 1851 - 1861
    Subject of
    Elmore, Franklin Harper, American, 1799 - 1850
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    September 7, 1853
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 1/4 in. (7.8 × 18.4 cm)
    Description
    Exchange Bank of South Carolina five dollar note featuring a central image of a woman sitting next to a Grecian bust surrounded by flowers and shields. Above the illustration is the text that reads, [THE EXCHANGE BANK OF / COLUMBIA]. The text continues on either side of the illustration, [WILL / PAY / FIVE / DOLLARS / To Bearer / on demand. / Columbia / Dec. 18, 1853 / SOUTH / CAROLINA]. At the bottom are two signatures, on the left, [Pa V Scott Cashr.] and on the right, [Jas V. Lyles Prest.] Underneath Lyles' signature is the name of the printers, [Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. Phila & New York]. On the top right in an oval is a portrait of Franklin Harper Elmore. In the bottom left corner and top right corner are heavily designed circles with the number [5] in the center. At the bottom right is a portrait of an unknown woman. Surrounding the entire note is a border of the word [FIVE]. The back is blank except for the handwritten inscription, [GJ / 103 [underlined]].
    Place made
    Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5100cb577-352e-4361-b2b2-576b5beeba6b
  • Exchange Bank of South Carolina ten dollar note

    Printed by
    Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co., American, 1851 - 1861
    Subject of
    Vice President Calhoun, John C., American, 1782 - 1850
    Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865
    Date
    September 7, 1853
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/16 × 7 3/16 in. (7.8 × 18.3 cm)
    Description
    Exchange Bank of South Carolina ten dollar note featuring a central image of Lady Liberty with an eagle, shield, laurel leaves, and holding a spear. Below the illustration is text that reads, [THE EXCHANGE BANK OF / COLUMBIA / Will Pay / TEN DOLLARS / to Bearer / on demand Columbia Sept 7 1853]. Stamped on top of the text in red is the word, [TEN]. Underneath are the signatures of [Jas. S. Scott Cashr.] and [Jas. V. Lyles Prest.]. On the top right in an oval is a portrait of John C. Calhoun. Between the two is an image of an eagle with his wings spread resting on a branch. In the bottom left corner and top right corner are heavily designed circles with the number [10] in the center. At the bottom right is a portrait of an unknown woman. There is a border of the words [TEN DOLLARS / 10] repeating on the top and bottom of the note. The back is blank. Distinct crease marks can be seen where the note has been folded multiple times.
    Place made
    Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    money
    American paper money
    Topic
    American South
    Commerce
    Government
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.108.9.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d43af958-3ce5-410b-8289-026754749e86

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