Confederate Fifty Dollar Bill, 1861

The image shows a Confederate States of America fifty-dollar bill from Richmond, dated February 17, 1864, featuring a portrait of a distinguished gentleman in 19th-century attire at the center right, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and engravings; the denomination "50" is prominently displayed within ornate oval designs at both the left and right sides of the note, while elegant script and decorative flourishes contribute to the rich visual texture, with serial numbers "23323" appearing twice, reflecting historical currency design from the American Civil War era.

The image shows a Confederate States of America fifty-dollar bill from Richmond, dated February 17, 1864, featuring a portrait of a distinguished gentleman in 19th-century attire at the center right, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and engravings; the denomination "50" is prominently displayed within ornate oval designs at both the left and right sides of the note, while elegant script and decorative flourishes contribute to the rich visual texture, with serial numbers "23323" appearing twice, reflecting historical currency design from the American Civil War era.

Name/Title

Confederate Fifty Dollar Bill, 1861

Entry/Object ID

1980.1.465

Scope and Content

Fifty Dollar Confederate bill. c. 1860's

Collection

CIVIL WAR

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Civil wars, Currency

Search Terms

Civil War, United States, Confederate Money, Confederate States of America

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good