United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1853-1859

Dayton Bank

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1853-1859 obverse
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1853-1859 reverse

Information:

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Period Minnesota, Territory of • Dollar
Currency Dollar
Denomination 1 Dollar
Type Local banknotes
Year 1853-1859
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 185x73 mm

Obverse:

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1853-1859

Obverse text

MINNESOTA THE DAYTON BANK will pay ONE DOLLAR to the bearer on demand. St. Paul, _____185__ SECURED BY THE PLEDGE OF PUBLIC STOCKS AND REAL ESTATE

Obverse symbol

Black print with red "ONE" overprinted. Portrait of Mr. Dayton at center, flanked by two motifs - at the left is a young Amerindian woman, seated and holding a baby; at the right is an older colonial-dressed woman, seated and holding a book with her three children beside. Larger vignette at left depicts two Amerindians in front of a tent; one standing and the other kneeling. Smaller vignette at lower right depicts a man riding his horse with multiple cows.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1853-1859) ND (1853-1859) + - - - - - -