Fractional Currency United States, 25 cents, 1845

The image shows an old, worn-out piece of currency, specifically a United States twenty-five cent note. The note is heavily deteriorated, with visible tears and discoloration, giving it a fragile appearance. The faded portrait of a man, likely a historical figure, is centered on the left side, accompanied by intricate patterns and designs typical of 19th-century currency. The words "TWENTY-FIVE" are partially visible at the top, and "25 CENTS" is prominently displayed near the center. The edges of the note appear tattered, with chunks missing, suggesting it has been through extensive handling or environmental exposure.

The image shows an old, worn-out piece of currency, specifically a United States twenty-five cent note. The note is heavily deteriorated, with visible tears and discoloration, giving it a fragile appearance. The faded portrait of a man, likely a historical figure, is centered on the left side, accompanied by intricate patterns and designs typical of 19th-century currency. The words "TWENTY-FIVE" are partially visible at the top, and "25 CENTS" is prominently displayed near the center. The edges of the note appear tattered, with chunks missing, suggesting it has been through extensive handling or environmental exposure.

Name/Title

Fractional Currency United States, 25 cents, 1845

Entry/Object ID

AM1992.9.37

Scope and Content

Fractional Currency United States, 25 cents, 1845 Picture of Robert J. Walker, Secretary of Treasury on front.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Walker, Robert J., Secretary of Treasury, 1845, Fractional Currency, United States

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 1, 2011

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Walker, Robert J.