United States 50 Cents, 1862

LYONS, N.Y. July 15th, 1862 LYONS BANK PAY TO THE BEARER FIFTY CENTS on demand in current Bank Notes when presented in sums of One or more Dollars. No.____________ Lith of Henry Seibert & Bros 93 Fulton St NY

At left side, large vignette depicting allegory of woman and cherub angel. In center vignette below half circle spelling of LYONS BANK, two men plowing a field with a horse. 2 small circular floral motifs with the numeral 50 in each. A large circular motif with the numeral 50 in middle. Bottom are 2 small green circular whimsical motifs. Right side Horizonal spelling of M.S. & H.J. LEACH, LYONS, N.Y.

THE REDEMPTION OF THIS CHECK IS SECURED BY DEPOSITE OF BOND IN BANK PRESIDENT LYONS BANK.

Large spiral green geometric motif with inscription in middle. 2 smaller motifs with numeral 50 left and right of center motif.