1863 Cr.7 (3rd Series) 25c The State of Alabama note from Montgomery, AL.
This note from the American Civil War has a Vignette of a Map of Alabama beneath a large tree inside an ornate frame to the upper left. At the center, a wagon full of cotton bales is being pulled by mules. On the bottom right is a portrait of Juliet Opie Hopkins.
Fractional money like this was issued during the Civil War as coinage (copper, silver, gold) increased in value and people began to hoard them. These paper money fractional denominations were required to continue business as usual.
This note grades About Uncirculated with toning.
It measures ~ 5" x 2.5".
1863 Cr.7 (3rd Series) 25c The State of Alabama note from Montgomery, AL.
This note from the American Civil War has a Vignette of a Map of Alabama beneath a large tree inside an ornate frame to the upper left. At the center, a wagon full of cotton bales is being pulled by mules. On the bottom right is a portrait of Juliet Opie Hopkins.
Fractional money like this was issued during the Civil War as coinage (copper, silver, gold) increased in value and people began to hoard them. These paper money fractional denominations were required to continue business as usual.
This note grades About Uncirculated with toning.
It measures ~ 5" x 2.5".
