BOND

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts an old, vintage two-dollar bill from the State of Missouri, specifically dated January 1, 1862, as seen in the bold text at the bottom. The bill features intricate designs, with the word "TWO" prominently printed in large green letters. On the left side, there is an illustration of a woman, possibly symbolizing liberty or another allegorical figure, depicted with an elaborate hairstyle and draped clothing. In the central section, an agrarian scene is illustrated, showing a farmer with a hat standing beside two horses, in front of a plow, indicative of the importance of agriculture at the time. Behind this scene, a rural landscape with trees and a bridge can be seen in the background. The right side of the bill includes an emblem containing a circular design and the motto “SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTO,” surrounded by stars and an intricate pattern, with stylized figures, possibly bears, flanking a shield, symbol

The image depicts an old, vintage two-dollar bill from the State of Missouri, specifically dated January 1, 1862, as seen in the bold text at the bottom. The bill features intricate designs, with the word "TWO" prominently printed in large green letters. On the left side, there is an illustration of a woman, possibly symbolizing liberty or another allegorical figure, depicted with an elaborate hairstyle and draped clothing. In the central section, an agrarian scene is illustrated, showing a farmer with a hat standing beside two horses, in front of a plow, indicative of the importance of agriculture at the time. Behind this scene, a rural landscape with trees and a bridge can be seen in the background. The right side of the bill includes an emblem containing a circular design and the motto “SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTO,” surrounded by stars and an intricate pattern, with stylized figures, possibly bears, flanking a shield, symbol

Name/Title

BOND

Entry/Object ID

826/19449

Description

CONFEDERATE/$2.00 BILL/STATE OF MISSOURI/SERIAL #521/LATER PURCHASED BY MUSEUM

Collection

CIVIL WAR

Made/Created

Date made

Jan 1, 1862

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bond

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Order, Pay

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

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Dimensions

Width

3 in

Length

6 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Notes

NO/NO