Confederate States 5 Dollars 1861-Oct-05

Bank of the State of South Carolina

Confederate States 5 Dollars, 1861 obverse
Confederate States 5 Dollars, 1861 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1861-Oct-05 + - - - - - -
Country Confederate States
Period Dollar
Currency Dollars
Denomination 5 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Year 1861
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 190x82 mm

Obverse:

Confederate States 5 Dollars, 1861

Obverse text

THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF THE BANK OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Promise to pay FIVE dollars on demand to ___________ or bearer at their office in CHARLESTON, S.C. Oct 5 1860 ____________cash_____________Pres Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson New York

Obverse symbol

Circular motifs with the number 5 at all four corners. Center left portrait of General Marion. Large center vignette breakfast scene of sweet potatoes roasting in the fire, and shows General Marion, known as the “Swamp Fox,” inviting a British soldier to share breakfast. Right side is another portrait of General Marion, A large bright red pocket FIVE in center bottom.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1861-Oct-05 1861-Oct-05 + - - - - - -