United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1857

Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Co.

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1857 obverse
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1857 reverse

Information:

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Period Nebraska, Territory of • Dollar
Currency Dollar
Denomination 1 Dollar
Type Local banknotes
Year 1857
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 179x80 mm

Obverse:

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 1 Dollar, 1857

Obverse text

CAPITAL $500.000. NEBRASKA THE WESTERN EXCHANGE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. INCORPORATED 1855. Will pay ONE DOLLAR to the bearer on demand. Deposited by ____ OMAHA CITY, ____ 185_ ____ Secʸ. ____ Presᵗ. STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE

Obverse symbol

At center, depiction of Amerindians gazing at train. Counters at top left and right. Portrait of Stephen A. Douglas at bottom left. Seated figure at bottom right. Handwritten signatures at bottom.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1855-1857) Series A. Remnant note without date or serial + - - - - - -
ND (1855-1857) Series A. Various dates and signatures - - - - - -
ND (1855-1857) Series B. Remnant note without date or serial - - - - - -
ND (1855-1857) Series B. Various dates and signatures - - - - - -
1857-Nov-02 Series A. Bishop Hill Colony remnant with printed date and stamped serial - - - - - -