City of Saint Joseph, $2 Dollar note, 1879.

The image depicts an old two-dollar bill from the City of Saint Joseph, Missouri. It features intricate detailing and vintage design elements typical of historical banknotes. The center of the note displays a vignette of a woman surrounded by decorative scrollwork. To the left and right of the artwork are ornate panels with the number "2," signifying the denomination. The text on the bill includes phrases such as “The City of Saint Joseph” and “Two Dollars,” indicating its value and origin. Visible wear and some discoloration reflect its age and historical usage. The note also includes signatures and serial numbers for authentication purposes and mentions its limited function for paying all debts except city taxes.

The image depicts an old two-dollar bill from the City of Saint Joseph, Missouri. It features intricate detailing and vintage design elements typical of historical banknotes. The center of the note displays a vignette of a woman surrounded by decorative scrollwork. To the left and right of the artwork are ornate panels with the number "2," signifying the denomination. The text on the bill includes phrases such as “The City of Saint Joseph” and “Two Dollars,” indicating its value and origin. Visible wear and some discoloration reflect its age and historical usage. The note also includes signatures and serial numbers for authentication purposes and mentions its limited function for paying all debts except city taxes.

Name/Title

City of Saint Joseph, $2 Dollar note, 1879.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.620.16779

Scope and Content

City of Saint Joseph, $2 Dollar note, 1879. June 1, 1879. Number 12734. Faded stamp over center dated 1890. On front, left image of horses drinking at a trough, with a rider. Center image is of a female. Right image is of horses drinking at a trough, with a rider.

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Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

St. Joseph Money, City of St. Joseph, State of Missouri

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 9, 2011