United States 5 Dollars 1861-Aug-10

Demand Note - "Greenback"

Cincinnati

© Bank Note Museum generic images

United States 5 Dollars, 1861 P-125 obverse
United States 5 Dollars, 1861 P-125 reverse

Information:

Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1861-Aug-10 Cincinnati + - - - - - -
Reference FrUS#4ArthurLouisFriedberg,IraSF
Country United States
Period Dollar (1785-date)
Currency Dollars
Denomination 5 Dollars
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1861
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized No
Size (WxH) 185x80 mm

Obverse:

United States 5 Dollars, 1861 P-125
Latin

Obverse text

FIVE AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO. NEW YORK NO. 80857 SERIES 8. 5 THE UNITED STATES PROMISE TO PAY FIVE DOLLARS TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND A ACT OF JULY 17, 1861. Washington Aug, 10th 1861 Payable by the Assistant Treasurer of the United States AT NEW YORK 4 PATENTED 30 JUNE, 1837. for the Register of the Treasury for the Treasurer of the United States RIBUS UNUM RECIEVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL PUBLIC DUES

Obverse symbol

Green, black, and white print; red serial number At the left, Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford. At the right, bust of Alexander Hamilton, facing left, looking forwards.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

5 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIVE FIVE DOLLARS

Reverse symbol

Green and white print.