State of Mississippi Twenty Dollars, 1862

The image shows a vintage twenty-dollar bill from the State of Mississippi, dated November 1, 1862. On the left side, there's an intricate illustration of agricultural tools, including a plow and wheat stacks, symbolizing the agrarian economy. In the center, a steam locomotive moves across the top, representing industrial progress. The denomination “TWENTY DOLLARS” is prominently displayed in bold letters in the center. The bill’s right side depicts two allegorical figures: one standing with a sword and another seated with a sheaf of wheat, likely symbolizing prosperity and defense. Decorative elements, cursive handwriting, ornate scrollwork, and signatures complete the note's design.

The image shows a vintage twenty-dollar bill from the State of Mississippi, dated November 1, 1862. On the left side, there's an intricate illustration of agricultural tools, including a plow and wheat stacks, symbolizing the agrarian economy. In the center, a steam locomotive moves across the top, representing industrial progress. The denomination “TWENTY DOLLARS” is prominently displayed in bold letters in the center. The bill’s right side depicts two allegorical figures: one standing with a sword and another seated with a sheaf of wheat, likely symbolizing prosperity and defense. Decorative elements, cursive handwriting, ornate scrollwork, and signatures complete the note's design.

Name/Title

State of Mississippi Twenty Dollars, 1862

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.114.17341

Scope and Content

State of Mississippi Twenty Dollars, 1862. November 1, 1862. Number 16022. Fundable in bonds bearing eight percent, payable in ten years, when not less than five hundred dollars is presented. Front image in center is of a train, the image to the right is of two Native Americans, and the image to the left is an agricultural scene.

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Money, Currency, Civil wars

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Confederate States of America, Confederate Money, Mississippi Money

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Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

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Maintenance History

Date

Sep 9, 2011