Stonington Bank twenty dollar note, 1845
The image depicts an old twenty-dollar banknote from The Stonington Bank, dated January 1, 1845. The note features intricate engravings, with a prominent number "20" displayed on the left and right sides, both in Arabic and Roman numerals. At the center top, there's an illustration of a woman seated in a chariot being drawn by two lions. Below, the text promises payment to a named individual on demand. A portrait of a man in period clothing is on the left side inside an ornate circular frame. The lower center portion elegantly displays the bank's location, "Stonington, Conn.," along with a small vignette of a ship, indicating the coastal town’s maritime heritage.
