Confederate five dollar bill, February 17th, 1864

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a historical five-dollar banknote issued by the Confederate States of America, dated February 17, 1864. The note features intricate designs and engravings, including a prominent illustration of a building with columns on the upper center portion, likely representing a significant structure from the time. The denomination is clearly marked with the number '5' encircled in decorative patterns on the right side and the word "FIVE DOLLARS" in bold, ornate script across the center. The phrase "The Confederate States of America" is prominently displayed, signifying its origin. Below this, the note promises payment to the bearer, a common feature of currency from this era. Additional elements include signatures for authentication, a serial number, and the city of issuance, Richmond. The overall design reflects the historical and cultural context of the Confederate era during the American Civil War, making it a representation of the period’s economic history.

The image depicts a historical five-dollar banknote issued by the Confederate States of America, dated February 17, 1864. The note features intricate designs and engravings, including a prominent illustration of a building with columns on the upper center portion, likely representing a significant structure from the time. The denomination is clearly marked with the number '5' encircled in decorative patterns on the right side and the word "FIVE DOLLARS" in bold, ornate script across the center. The phrase "The Confederate States of America" is prominently displayed, signifying its origin. Below this, the note promises payment to the bearer, a common feature of currency from this era. Additional elements include signatures for authentication, a serial number, and the city of issuance, Richmond. The overall design reflects the historical and cultural context of the Confederate era during the American Civil War, making it a representation of the period’s economic history.

Name/Title

Confederate five dollar bill, February 17th, 1864

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.155

Description

Confederate five dollar bill, February 17th, 1864. Front: Picture of Virginia State Capitol centered below the words "TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES" and above the words "The Confederate States OF America WILL PAY TO Bearer FIVE DOLLARS. RICHMOND February 17th, 1864". Bottom right corner has a portrait of C.G. Memminger. Back: Large "FIVE" centered. Bill is creased, and it is worn around edges with a tear through Memminger's forehead and smaller tears at the bottom of the bill where it was folded. Two corners are folded. 7.5"lx3.25"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1864

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Civil wars

Search Terms

Confederate, Virginia

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

3-1/4 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

C. G. Memminger

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White