Confederate $100 bill, Confederate States of America, 1864

The image depicts an old Confederate States of America one-hundred-dollar banknote. It prominently features the denomination "100" in large, ornate numbers at the top corners. The central part includes detailed illustrations—a portrait of a man on the lower left, workers in a field on the right, and a figure holding a wreath on the far right. The text on the note reads, “Confederate States of America,” along with phrases indicating its intended purpose and conditions of payment. Elaborate designs and flourishes decorate the note, reflecting the historical and artistic style of its time.

The image depicts an old Confederate States of America one-hundred-dollar banknote. It prominently features the denomination "100" in large, ornate numbers at the top corners. The central part includes detailed illustrations—a portrait of a man on the lower left, workers in a field on the right, and a figure holding a wreath on the far right. The text on the note reads, “Confederate States of America,” along with phrases indicating its intended purpose and conditions of payment. Elaborate designs and flourishes decorate the note, reflecting the historical and artistic style of its time.

Name/Title

Confederate $100 bill, Confederate States of America, 1864

Entry/Object ID

446/6515

Scope and Content

Confederate $100 bill, Confederate States of America, 1864. Issued at Richmond, Dec, 15, 1864. "Six months after the Ratification of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States of America, Confederate States of America will pay to the bearer on demand One Hundred Dollars with interest at two cents per day. Depicted on bill: Negroes hoeing, Jefferson Davis #112523 is faded almost completely. Part of Civil War Exhibit at Wyeth Tootle Mansion, 2nd Floor Victorian Room, Removed from exhibit c. 2015

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Civil wars, Currency

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Confederate States of America, Confederate Money

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 17, 1999