Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Money, Paper |
Common Name |
Currency |
Catalog Number |
1952.55.7 |
Maker |
J.T. Paterson & Company |
Date |
01/01/1864 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-2.75 W-5.063 inches |
Description |
This is a State of North Carolina fifty cent fractional currency note, January 1, 1864 issue, plate A. It is printed in black ink with a red overprint on beige paper. The serial number is 197 and is located left of center. Missing is the common use of "No." for number and a corresponding line for the serial number to be written on.. The central image is a three mast sailing ship on open water. On the left edge is a shaded stripe with "FIFTY CENTS" in it. In the center is inscribed in a variety of fonts "RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES. / THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINIA / WILL PAY TO BEATER AT / the Treasury on or before January 1st 1870 / FIFTY CENTS / Raleigh / Jany 1, 1864." Under the denomination is a red overprint inscribed "50 Cts." At the bottom is the signature for the public treasurer. In the upper right corner is a shaded rectangle with the number "50" in it. Below this is a rectangle frame with an oval in it. The oval is surrounded by floral decoration and inside the oval is inscribed "BY AUTHORITY / of / LAW." The maker's mark is on the bottom edge "J.T. Patterson & Co. Augusta Ga." The reverse is blank. |
Notes |
During the Civil War, both the Union and the Confederacy issued paper currencies. Individual Confederate states and even cities and towns also issued their own paper money. Confederate bills often featured imagery reflecting Southern values and scenes of slavery, while Union notes generally featured more traditional imagery. |
Collection |
William H. Kelly Collection |
Event |
American Civil War |
People |
J.T. Paterson & Company |
Subjects |
Money Bank notes Bank note vignettes Currency Civil wars State government States' rights |
Search Terms |
Confederate States of America American Civil War Civil War North Carolina Fractional Currency |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |