United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Dollars, 1857

Western Exchange Fire and Marine Insurance Co.

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Dollars, 1857 obverse
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Dollars, 1857 reverse

Information:

Country United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Period Nebraska, Territory of • Dollar
Currency Dollars
Denomination 2 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Year 1857
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 174x76 mm

Obverse:

United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) 2 Dollars, 1857
Latin

Obverse text

CAPITAL $500,000. NEBRASKA THE WESTERN EXCHANGE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. Omaha City, Nov.ʳ 2ⁿᵈ 1857 TWO 2 INCORPORATED 1855. A Nᵒ Will pay TWO DOLLARS to the bearer on demand, Deposited by_____ TWO Sec.ʸ Pres.ᵗ STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE

Obverse symbol

At center, a Native American standing with a spear and horse looking towards a train. Portrait of Lewis Cass at lower left. Native American man leaning on a rock at lower right. Counters at top left and right. "TWO" overprinted in red at bottom

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1855-1857) Undated remnant note + - - - - - -
ND (1855-1857) Various dates and signatures - - - - - -
1857-Nov-02 Bishop Hill Colony remnant with printed date and blue-stamped serial - - - - - -