Confederate Ten Dollars, 1864

The image displays a historical Confederate States of America ten-dollar banknote issued on February 17, 1864. The central illustration portrays a dynamic scene of cavalry soldiers mounted on horses, with a background showcasing a cannon and landscape. The bill is adorned with ornate patterns and features the denomination number "10" prominently within decorative elements. On the right side of the note, there is a portrait of a man, framed in an oval. The intricate engraving also includes inscriptions related to the issuance and legal context, emphasizing its status as Confederate currency during the American Civil War period.

The image displays a historical Confederate States of America ten-dollar banknote issued on February 17, 1864. The central illustration portrays a dynamic scene of cavalry soldiers mounted on horses, with a background showcasing a cannon and landscape. The bill is adorned with ornate patterns and features the denomination number "10" prominently within decorative elements. On the right side of the note, there is a portrait of a man, framed in an oval. The intricate engraving also includes inscriptions related to the issuance and legal context, emphasizing its status as Confederate currency during the American Civil War period.

Name/Title

Confederate Ten Dollars, 1864

Entry/Object ID

151/468

Scope and Content

Confederate Currency Ten Dollars. No. 17984 will pay the 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

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 28, 2010