- 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
- 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
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




