United States 5 Dollars 1855-Aug-30

Arlington Bank - District of Columbia

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United States 5 Dollars, 1855 obverse
United States 5 Dollars, 1855 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1855-Aug-30 + - - - - - -
Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Issuing bank The Arlington Bank
Currency Dollars
Denomination 5 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Year 1855
Shape Rectangular (hand cut)
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 01.07.2026
Size (WxH) 175x75 mm

Obverse:

United States 5 Dollars, 1855

Obverse text

THE ARLINGTON BANK DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA No. *Serial Number* WASHINGTON, *Date* Will pay FIVE DOLLARS to the bearer on demand.

Obverse symbol

Left: A vignette of Hebe offering a cup to her father, Zeus, in the guise of an eagle. Center: A vignette of Agriculture, Liberty, and Navigation seated. Right: Portrait of Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1855-Aug-30 1855-Aug-30 + - - - - - -