United States 5 Dollars 1859

State Bank of Michigan

Unsigned remainder

United States 5 Dollars, 1859 obverse
United States 5 Dollars, 1859 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859 Unsigned remainder + - - - - - -
Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Dollars
Denomination 5 Dollars
Type Local banknotes
Issuing entity The State of Michigan
Year 1859
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 185x75 mm

Obverse:

United States 5 Dollars, 1859
Latin

Obverse text

THE STATE BANK OF MICHIGAN Will pay to bearer FIVE DOLLARS on demand. Detroit,_______18__ Cashier, President SECURED BY PLEDGE OF PUBLIC STOCKS LYMAN'S PROTECTION Bank Note on the right end One Dollar covers one third of the paper. Two Dollars, one half. Three dollars, two thirds. Five dollars three fourths. New York American Bank Note Company

Obverse symbol

At left, 2 large numeral 5's with lower 5 encircled by LYMAN'S PROTECTION. Center Top is a Vignette of a steam powered paddle Boat. Right of that boat is another large numeral 5. Lower right a Vignette of a boats anchor.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse symbol

Blank.

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859 Unsigned remainder + - - - - - -