- Designed by
- Walker, Evans & Co., American, 1855 - 1982
- Subject of
- Benjamin, Judah P., American, 1811 - 1884
- 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 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. / 49090]. 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 Taylor / for Register] and on the right by, [A Stuart / 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 back is blank except for the math equation, [830.50 / 100.50 [underlined] / $730.00 Left].
- Place made
- Richmond, Virginia, 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
- 2017.108.9.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




