Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. Note: One Dollar, 1817

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The image shows an old one-dollar banknote from the Augusta Insurance & Banking Company, featuring a portrait of a woman on the right side and an agricultural scene on the left side, which includes a man working with two horses near a water trough. The word “AUGUSTA” is prominent in red letters across the top, with the number “1” displayed in intricate designs in the corners. Beneath the main scene, the note indicates it is from the State of Georgia, with the number “3982” signifying its serial number. The words "ONE DOLLAR" are emphasized in bold, and decorative patterns surround the outer areas, showcasing the artistry of historical currency design.

The image shows an old one-dollar banknote from the Augusta Insurance & Banking Company, featuring a portrait of a woman on the right side and an agricultural scene on the left side, which includes a man working with two horses near a water trough. The word “AUGUSTA” is prominent in red letters across the top, with the number “1” displayed in intricate designs in the corners. Beneath the main scene, the note indicates it is from the State of Georgia, with the number “3982” signifying its serial number. The words "ONE DOLLAR" are emphasized in bold, and decorative patterns surround the outer areas, showcasing the artistry of historical currency design.

Name/Title

Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. Note: One Dollar, 1817

Entry/Object ID

AM1971.8.1

Scope and Content

Augusta Insurance & Banking Co. One Dollar No. 3982. December 24, 1817 ? This was a bank note worth one dollar on demand in Georgia.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Note, Private Bank

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Money, Paper

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Bank notes, Currency

Search Terms

Augusta Insurance & Banking Co., Banking, Georgia

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 16, 2009