Edina, MN
1864 Confederate State of Virginia 50-Cent Civil War Treasury Note; Retail $125
Note: It's less dark brown in hand than the photos show
Original Confederate State of Virginia 50-cent Treasury Note dated February 17, 1864, issued at Richmond during the American Civil War. This fractional currency note was authorized to help provide small-denomination money during the severe coin shortage experienced throughout the Confederacy.
The note features a central portrait of John Letcher, Governor of Virginia from 1860–1864, flanked by large 50 Cents denomination devices. The left border states that the note was issued under an Act authorizing the Treasury to issue notes in denominations of less than five dollars. It bears serial number 105256 and period handwritten signatures.
Denomination: 50 Cents
Issuer: Confederate State of Virginia
Date: February 17, 1864
Place of Issue: Richmond, Virginia
Era: American Civil War
Portrait: John Letcher
Serial Number: 105256
Series: 1st Series
Condition: Circulated with considerable age toning, folds, edge and corner wear, small edge losses and several pinholes visible. Printing, portrait, serial number and signatures remain readily identifiable. Please examine photographs for exact condition.
Retail Estimate: $125
| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Buyer's Premium | Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.00% | $1,500.00 | ||
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| Bidder | Placed | High Bid |
|---|---|---|
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282563
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Sep 08 11:52am
| $6.00 |
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382832
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Sep 08 11:10am
| $5.00 |