Confederate States of America Ten Dollars, 1864

Archive

-

St. Joseph Museums

This is a Confederate States of America ten-dollar note from 1864, featuring intricate engravings and designs, including a depiction of horsemen and cannons in the center, while ornate lettering identifies it as a Confederate ten-dollar currency; a series of fine print and signatures, along with the numeral "10," frame the paper, enhancing its historical and monetary significance, with a portrait of a man displayed on the right side, showcasing the note's detailed craftsmanship and the era's unique currency style, exemplified by its historical context during the Civil War period.

This is a Confederate States of America ten-dollar note from 1864, featuring intricate engravings and designs, including a depiction of horsemen and cannons in the center, while ornate lettering identifies it as a Confederate ten-dollar currency; a series of fine print and signatures, along with the numeral "10," frame the paper, enhancing its historical and monetary significance, with a portrait of a man displayed on the right side, showcasing the note's detailed craftsmanship and the era's unique currency style, exemplified by its historical context during the Civil War period.

Name/Title

Confederate States of America Ten Dollars, 1864

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.602.13506

Scope and Content

Confederate States of America Ten Dollars, 1864. February 17, 1864. Printed by Evans and Cogswell, 10 Series. Number 25918. Signed by S. Wells and R. Nelson. Payable two years after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the Confederate States and the United States of America. Engraved by Keating and Ball of Columbia, South Carolina. Front image is Confederate cabinent member Robert M.T. Hunter at lower right, and horses drawing cannon center.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Money, Currency, Civil wars

Search Terms

Confederate States of America

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 8, 2011