Confederate ten dollar bill, September 2nd, 1861

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays an old Confederate States of America ten-dollar banknote issued in Richmond, Virginia, dated September 2, 1861. The note features intricate engravings, including allegorical figures and elaborate script. It is marked with the denomination "10" in bold numerals on both sides and contains inscriptions that reference the Confederacy. The note also includes handwritten signatures and numbering, contributing to its official appearance. The decorative border and detailed design elements reflect the historical context of 19th-century American currency, highlighting both its aesthetic and historical significance.

The image displays an old Confederate States of America ten-dollar banknote issued in Richmond, Virginia, dated September 2, 1861. The note features intricate engravings, including allegorical figures and elaborate script. It is marked with the denomination "10" in bold numerals on both sides and contains inscriptions that reference the Confederacy. The note also includes handwritten signatures and numbering, contributing to its official appearance. The decorative border and detailed design elements reflect the historical context of 19th-century American currency, highlighting both its aesthetic and historical significance.

Name/Title

Confederate ten dollar bill, September 2nd, 1861

Entry/Object ID

2020.2.154

Description

Confederate ten dollar bill, September 2nd, 1861. Front: Upper left corner reads "RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL DUES EXCEPT EXPORT DUES". Next to that is a picture of two women holding an urn. Below them reads "Fundable in Confederate States Stock bearing Eight per Cent Interest". Main writing reads "Six Months after the Ratification of a Treaty of peace between the Confederate States and the United States", "THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA Will Pay TEN DOLLARS to bearer", "Richmond, Va September 2nd, 1861". To the right is a small picture of a train. No. 1040. Bill is discolored and edges are worn. 7.25"lx3"h

Collection

Marshall White

Made/Created

Date made

1861

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Civil wars

Search Terms

Confederate, Virginia

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 17, 2020

Provenance

Notes

Collected by: Marshall White