Confederate Ten Dollars, 1864

The image depicts a $10 banknote from the Confederate States of America, featuring intricate designs and inscriptions in black ink on a reddish background. On the left side, there is a detailed image of Confederate soldiers on horseback, accompanied by artillery, set against a scenic backdrop. The denomination "10" is prominently displayed in each corner, and elaborate border patterns enhance the note’s aesthetic. To the right, an oval portrait of an unidentified historical figure is enclosed within intricate scrollwork. Handwritten signatures and serial numbers appear across the note, adding to its authenticity. The words "THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA" and "TEN DOLLARS" are boldly printed across the lower center, above an inscription denoting Richmond and a date that reads February 17th, 1864. These features reflect the historical and cultural significance of this currency during the American Civil War era.

The image depicts a $10 banknote from the Confederate States of America, featuring intricate designs and inscriptions in black ink on a reddish background. On the left side, there is a detailed image of Confederate soldiers on horseback, accompanied by artillery, set against a scenic backdrop. The denomination "10" is prominently displayed in each corner, and elaborate border patterns enhance the note’s aesthetic. To the right, an oval portrait of an unidentified historical figure is enclosed within intricate scrollwork. Handwritten signatures and serial numbers appear across the note, adding to its authenticity. The words "THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA" and "TEN DOLLARS" are boldly printed across the lower center, above an inscription denoting Richmond and a date that reads February 17th, 1864. These features reflect the historical and cultural significance of this currency during the American Civil War era.

Name/Title

Confederate Ten Dollars, 1864

Entry/Object ID

151/471

Scope and Content

Confederate Currency Ten Dollars. No. 87181 will pay to bearer $10: Richmond February 17, 1864.

Collection

CIVIL WAR, MONEY

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Civil wars

Search Terms

Confederate Currency, Confederate Money, Confederate States of America

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 28, 2010