This five dollar bill, printed in Richmond, Virginia during the Civil War represents yet another method through which the Confederacy sought legitimacy. On this side of the bill, an image of a southern plantation mansion, with figures standing in the foreground, is prominent along with the portrait of a man who may be Jefferson Davis. The bill itself is discolored and fragile, with a couple of tears repaired with tape. Based on the design of the bill and the date of December 2nd, 1862 printed on its face, it was issued during the fifth (out of seven in total) authorization of Confederate currency. This authorization called for the printing of $90,000,000, which was to be payable six months after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the Confederate States and the United States." For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.018.052 [Money, Paper]
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