T-67 Confederate States Note – PMG Choice Very Fine 35

Description

T-67 Confederate States Note – PMG Choice Very Fine 35
Offered for your consideration is a .00 Civil War era note issued by the Confederate State of America, catalogued by the late Grover Criswell as a T-67. As the Civil War entered its last year, the Confederacy once again was forced by necessity to create a new issue of treasury notes, though most of the designs were similar to the preceding year’s issuance. Due to rampant inflation, many of these notes were issued in very large quantities, with this note being part of that heavy issuance (4,297,004 issued). The central vignette features a three-quarters view of the state capitol building in Nashville, Tennessee, presented amid a somewhat barren landscape. This building was fairly new at the outbreak of the Civil War, having been started in 1845 and completed in 1859. A lengthy financial obligation, both beside and below the vignette, states that
“TWO YEARS AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF A TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE CONFEDERATE STATES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA Will pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the bearer on demand”
, with
“RICHMOND”
and
“Feby 17
th
1864”
appearing at the conclusion. The signatures of “
K Howell
” (Miss K. P. Howell) and “
M Kingman
” (Miss Mary M. Kingman), two female Treasury employees guarantee the validity of this note, one signing
“FOR REGISTER”
and the other
“FOR TREASURER”
. A rectangular box, presented vertically at the viewer’s left, features the denomination and a geometric design, while a medallion with the denomination in numerical format and a portrait of Alexander H. Stephens, the vice-president of the Confederacy, appear at the viewer’s right. This piece is printed by
“Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, S. C.”
, a fact verified by their imprint below Stephens’ portrait. An attractive pinkish protectorate covers the entire face of the note, except for the various design elements. The back features a light blue geometric design, with the denomination written at the center and in numerical format in each corner. Always popular with collectors, this note should elicit spirited bidding.
This note has been professionally graded and encapsulated by Paper Money Guaranty as
“Choice Very Fine 35”
, with an additional notation on the holder reading “Tear”. The note is cut tight, especially at the upper left and lower right (the frame-line is affected in both areas), though the lower margin is reasonably large (the back is slightly skewed toward the upper right). The signatures and serial number are quite light, though under magnification, the signers can be identified. The protectorate is quite light, probably a result of poor mixing, while the blue back appears somewhat stronger. Light toning can be seen in the unprinted areas, imparting to the note an off-white hue. A few stains, as well as moderate soiling, can be noted, especially on the back. Folds and wrinkles commensurate with the grade are present.
A very pleasing example of this well designed note.
.
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Buy or Bid with Confidence – American Coins & Collectibles President Richie Self has worked 6 years as a paper money grader/authenticator. He has contributed to numerous reference books within the industry, as well as being a co-author of “The Comprehensive Catalog and History of Confederate Bonds, 2
nd
Edition” with Douglas B. Ball, Ph.D., Henry F. Simmons, M.D., Ph.D. and James R. Desabaye. Mr. Self is a life member of the American Numismatic Association, the Society of Paper Money Collectors, as well as numerous regional numismatic associations. He is an authorized submitter to NGC, PCGS, and PMG, a diamond founding member of Coin Dealers Helping Coin Dealers and a supporter of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets. American Coins and Collectibles can be found at many of the state and local coin shows.
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