This circular, stamped device is a Civil War dated, brass, U. S. penny, often referred to as an 'Indian Head' penny from its design. About the same size of today's modern penny, the device is entirely cooper and bears a mellow, medium-brown patina overall. Face is stamped with the imprint of a Native American wearing a full head dress and surrounded with the stamped words "UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / 1865". Backside shows a laurel wreath that surrounds the words "ONE / CENT". Detail remains sharp and clear. Never cleaned. A seldom seen, Civil War penny in excellent condition.

(552-95) $20.00

This circular, stamped device is a Civil War dated, brass, U. S. penny, often referred to as an 'Indian Head' penny from its design. About the same size of today's modern penny, the device is entirely cooper and bears a mellow, medium-brown patina overall. Face is stamped with the imprint of a Native American wearing a full head dress and surrounded with the stamped words "UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / 1864". Backside shows a laurel wreath that surrounds the words "ONE / CENT". Surface detail shows some wear. Never cleaned. A seldom seen, Civil War penny in excellent condition.

(552-96) $20.00

Made of silver, w/ milled edge & margins, dated 1757, measuring 1" in diameter. Obverse features a double-crown placed between the "Two Pillars of Hercules", w/margin inscription "Vtra Que Unum" [Both are one]. o/m. M". Reverse features crown atop coat of arms, w/margin inscription: "F.R.D. VI. D.G.F HISP. ET IND. R. [Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) King by the Grace of God of Spain & the Indies]. The diameter of this piece is similar to that of a U.S. quarter, and two Spanish two reales coin had the same value and was acceptable as a quarter of a dollar in colonial and U.S. currency through 1858. It exhibits medium tarnish and light wear, while remaining entirely & cleanly legible. Else VG. Scarce. Solid collectible.

(M17279) $275.00

Made of silver, w/milled margins, measuring 1.5" in diameter. Obverse features bust of Charles IV, King of Spain & Indies, 1788-1808, w/margin inscription "Carolus IIII. Dei Gratia. 1795". Reverse features Spanish crown & coat of arms w/margin inscription: "Hispan Et Ind. Rex. M. 8 R. F. .M." This coin has a diameter similar to a U.S. silver dollar and, 8 Spanish reales were equivalent to a colonial dollar, and this Spanish coin was acceptable as valid currency within the U.S. until 1858. Obverse bust exhibits light to medium wear, margin lettering on both sides lightly worn, but entirely legible. Else VG. Solid collectible.

(M17280) $225.00

ASSIGNAT DE DIX SOUS, PAYABLE EN POTEUR. Dated: "Loi De 4, Janvier 1792. Black ink, single sided, measuring 3 x 2.75" .Vignette at lower center margin featuring two figures flanking a black triangle w/numeral "10" within. Exhibits light wear & soiling w/ fold marks medium soiling on verso. Else VG.

(L11849) $165.00

Dated "Loi Du 4. Janvier 1792. Series 757. Dan Quatrieme De La Liberte." One-sided, printed in black w/black authorizing signature - "Laussay" - measuring 3.25 x 3". Features lower margin vignette w/two seated roman toga-ed figures holding the scales of justice and a tablet of the "Droits De L'Homme" [Rights of Man]. Light foxing and soiling on both sides w/one vertical fold-mark. Else VG, and entirely legible. Good piece of French currency from the period just prior to the guillotine "Terror" and the 1793 execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

(L12096) $150.00

Framed in heavy brown card, measuring 17.5 x 17". Serial number: "2413". Printed by "Archer & Daly/ Richmond". Reddish tinted w/red stamp in upper right corner, measuring 13.5 x13". Lower portion contains seven 6-month interest bearing coupons, two per year [Jan. 1 & July 1] ranging from July 1, 1865 to July 1, 1868 [Jan. 1, 1865 coupon missing from lower right corner.] Bond is in excellent condition, and framed well.

(552-04) $150.00

Numbered "18271. Dated February 20th, 1863 , signed by the Register of the Treasury. Pink tinted document measuring 14 x 14", w/seven of eight $35 coupons attached at bottom. Payments made biannually from January 1st, 1865 to July 1, 1868. All coupons numbered "18271" and signed. In terms of condition, all inked signatures have bled through to the reverse side. One horizontal fold mark. Else VG. An attractive Confederate bond for framing.

(D98) $200.00

Authorized August 19, 1861 at 8 percent. Dated 12/10/1862, numbered "546" in ink, signed by "Robt. Tyler/ Register of the Treasury." Pre-printed form by "B. Duncan Columbia, S.C." measuring 15 x 13", lower half consisting of twenty three [out of thirty original] $4 interest coupons, numbered "546" and signed for the "Register of the Treasury" by "N. Palmer"; measuring 2.25 x 1.25", and arranged in vertical rows of five each, with Jan/Jul due dates ranging from 1865 to July 1878. Black printing on beige paper w/six stain spots ranging from light to medium on upper margins. Slight chipping on right margin. Else VG.

(20-2041) $65.00

Authorized by Confederate Congress, Aug. 27, 1861, at 8 Per Cent. Dated 1/15/1863, numbered "419" in ink, signed by "Robt. Tyler/ Register of the Treasury." Pre-Printed form by "B.Duncan Columbia, SC", measuring 15 x 13.75", with lower half consisting of thirty 20 dollar interest certificates arranged in six vertical columns of five each, due dates ranging from July 1865 to July 1880. Numbered "419" and signed "For the Registrar of the Treasury/ H. Starke (in ink). Bond is complete, with no missing certificates. Exhibits vertical and horizontal fold marks, and one very light circular stain on upper section. Else VG. Shrink wrapped against cardboard. Attractive piece that will display well.

(20-2046) $150.00

14" x 14" including coupons. Very fine condition, minor damage at upper left corner. Bond no. 32971. 1 coupon missing. Stonewall Jackson vignette at top, steamboat at bottom.

(486-271) $125.00

14" x 17" including coupons. Very fine condition, small area of paper loss at lower right. Bond no. 4607. 1 coupon missing. Vignette of James A. Seddon at top.

(486-269) $100.00

Date issued and No. are faintly written but illegible to read. 1862. Paper is extremely delicate and fragile as well as transparent.

(L11751) $39.50

Issue Oct. 25 1861 at Savannah. No. 155. Vignette of Eagle on left. Reverse is blank.

(L9365) $39.50

Serial number "15171". Black ink, double-sided, measuring 4.5 x 2.5". Obverse: Right of center vignette w/ two authorizing signatures. Verso: rectangular leafed branch vignette, surrounded by the following inscriptions: "Annapolis", "Printed by "A.C. & F. Green", "Death to Counterfeiters", "One Third of a Dollar, Equal to 1 S. 6D Sterling." Note exhibits soiling and light wear throughout, including fold-marks on verso, & four tiny see-through chip marks. Else VG.

(L11854) $115.00

Red tinted, measuring 2.875 x 3.5".Obverse; Serial number and signatures faded and illegible. Reverse: circular center vignette triple-sided by printer F. Green, One Third of a Dollar, Equal to 1 8d. Shillings Sterling. The note exhibits light wear and soiling, and its printing is uniformly faded, though legible. Displays a center fold mark from long ago. Else VG.

(L11863) $145.00

Serial number illegible. Black ink, single-sided, measuring 4.25 x 2.25". Obverse: Left of center vignette w/ two authorizing signatures. Verso: period fold-mark repair w/ period newspaper. Exhibits medium soiling throughout. Else VG, w/neat repair and legible printing.

(L11864) $65.00

Issued June 10, 1861. Single-sided note, Printed Serial No. 5939. Beige overlay w/green trim. Features pastoral vignette w/two encircled ones, and bust portrait in lower right corner. Exhibits folk-marks & light soiling, as well as light wear at the extremities. Else VG.

(L13156) $65.00

Red and black ink, double-sided, measuring 3.875 x 2.25". Obverse: Serial number "33503", w/four signatures, one of which-"John Smythe"-is legible. Reverse: an oblong leaf vignette, w/"Three Shilling/ To counterfeit is Death" and "Burlington in New Jersey/ Printed by Isaac Collins, 1776", above and below. Light wear at the extremities, light soiling throughout. Old tape repair of center fold-mark on the obverse. A small number see-through holes along the fold-mark seam and elsewhere. Else VG & solid.

(L11865) $95.00

Serial number blank-un-issued. Black ink, double-sided, measuring 2.75 x 3.75". Obverse: right center vignette, & one of two required authorizing signatures. Verso: Left center "Eparvis-Grandis" vignette. "New York: Printed by Samuel Loudon, in the Year MDCC, LXXVI. Note is missing a .75" strip torn horizontally from the right margin. Else crisp & VG.

(L11839) $75.00

Serial number illegible. Black Ink, double-sided, measuring 2.5 x 4". Obverse: Right of center vignette w/two authorizing signatures, both illegible. Verso: Left of center vignette w/ "Colony of New York" and "New York" printed on upper and lower margins. The note is ragged at all extremities and heavily worn. Else fair.

(L11845) $45.00

Dated 8/25/1774. Serial No. "8832". Printed in red and black ink, w/two authorizing signatures below [one of which-"J.Watts"-was likely the signature of John Watts, the last Crown recorder of the Colony of New York, who later served in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1793-95.] Measuring 3.625 x 2.5". Reverse side features a center tool/machinery vignette w/ the following inscription printed above and below: "One Shilling" & "New York: Printed by H. Gaine." Note has been trimmed along the upper red-lettered border. Exhibits light soiling & medium wear at the extremities. Else good.

(L12099) $115.00

Dated Hillsbrough, 8/3/1778. Serial No. "11967". Double-sided note measuring 3 x 2.5". Obverse: "Death to Counterfeiters" above, "The Rising States" below. Reverse: "Five Dollars" above, "Printed by J.A. Davis,/ 1778". Exhibits soiling and wear at the extremities, w/ left margin somewhat torn. Else Good plus.

(L12086) $95.00

Blue engraved, single sided note, measuring 2.125 x 3.625". "Pay the Bearer FIVE CENTS when orders are presented in amounts of one of more dollars". Unissued, unnumbered note in mint condition. In clear plastic case measuring 5.25 x 3.125". Highly attractive.

(552-122) $67.50

Dated March 1, 1814. One-sided note measuring 6.125 x 2.75". Encircled numeral "1" flanking "Ohio" in both margins. Upper center vignette of mounted officer w/sword. Promissory note made out payable to "J. Scott" [in ink] "or bearer". Light soiling throughout and light wear and rubbing at the extremities.

(L12121) $67.50

Dated "Jan. 2nd, 1865", unissued series "A" w/blank "No.". One-sided, black trimmed note, measuring 3.125 x 7.375". Features portrait vignettes of four federal officers, [W.S. Hancock in the upper right corner], w/Geo. Washington centered below. Numeral "1" in upper corners. Absolutely mint, and highly attractive. Superb PA currency collectible.

(552-91) $95.00

Dated "25 October, Anno Domini," 1779. Serial No. "8082". Printed in white & black, measuring 2.5 x 2.75." Obverse: right center vignette w/printed name "A. Groat" in lower left corner. Reverse: "Four/Pence" printed in all four corners, w/ "Philadelphia: Printed by Hall and [illegible]. Medium wear & fold marks, but highly legible.

(L12072) $75.00

Dated Philadelphia, April 10, 1777. Serial No. 27370. Double-sided, printed in black and red ink w/red bordering, & red ink serial no. & signatures. Obverse: red square vignette in left center. Reverse: Red square center vignette w/ "Twenty Shillings" and "Printed by John Dunlap/1777" printed above and below. Obverse coloring bright w/fading but legible serial number and signatures. Reverse exhibits medium wear and a horizontal fold-mark along w/ rubbing at upper and lower left corners. Else VG. Colorful and attractive.

(L12111) $135.00

Serial number "64319". Black ink, double-sided, measuring 2.25 x 2.875". Obverse: small circular vignette in the lower left center., one authorizing signature in red ink. Verso: black snowflake bordering, text as follows: "To Counterfeit is Death/ Nine Pence/ Philadelphia/ John Dunlop/ 1777./ Nine Pence." The note exhibits light wear and soiling throughout. Horizontal fold-crease on the reverse. Else VG, and very solid.

(L11858) $145.00

Dated Philadelphia, March 29, 1773. Serial No.: "1233". Black and white printing, w/one red signature. Obverse: left center vignette w/three signatures below. Reverse: Light house vignette w/ship, w/ "Fourteen Shillings" and "Printed by Hall and/ Sellers. 1773" printed above and below. Exhibits fading and light to medium general wear w/one horizontal fold-crease. Else VG. In all, a solid piece.

(L12075) $135.00

Serial number "3407". Black ink, single-sided, measuring 3 x 4.25". Obverse: Anchor vignette at lower left center, w/ two authorizing "committee" signatures. Exhibits light soiling overall & light wear at the extremities. Else VG, & attractive. Very solid Rhode Island note.

(L11869) $135.00

Black ink, double-sided, measuring 4" x 2.875". Obverse: circular "Se Sustulit Ipsa" vignette, w/three signatures. "This bill entitles the bearer to receive two Dollars of the Value of three Pounds Five "Shillings current money." Verso: Square sided vignette w/dollar, shilling and state markings. Bill exhibits moderate wear & soiling and has a w/small .5" period repair along the upper obverse margin, w/small chips on corners. Signature ink faded to illegibility.

(L11870) $145.00

Dated Philadelphia, September 26, 1778. Serial No. "16087". Doubled-sided, printed in black w/red inked serial no. and signatures. Obverse: Circular 13-starred vignette w/"Confederation" round the lower rim. Reverse: features center branch & leaf vignette w/ "Forty Dollars" and "Hall & Sellers" printed above and below. Exhibits light to medium wear throughout, w/one vertical fold-mark. Else VG & entirely legible.

(L12093) $125.00

Serial number illegible. Black ink, single-sided, measuring 4.125 x 3.125". Obverse: Black snowflake bordering w/ "Five Hundred Dollars" and "Virginia Currency" above and below, w/ three authorizing signatures. Note exhibits light wear and soiling throughout and is ragged round all edges. Ink has eaten through, and left tiny see-through holes with cursive serial numbers and authorizing signatures. Else good.

(L11859) $125.00

Issued May 25, 1862 at Staunton, VA. No. 35328. Ten Cents. The head of a bear appears in the top center. Two modern adhesive tapes are affixed on the reverse probably from a previous owner's mounting needs.

(L11747) $45.00

Issued May 25, 1862 at Staunton, Virginia. No. 81813. Face: Black. Blank reverse.

(L11746) $39.50

Issued June 16th, 1862 at Union, Virginia. The No. is faint and illegible. 25 Cents. Reverse is blank.

(L11750) $45.00

Issued April 14, 1862 at Richmond. No. 40521. 10 Cents. Blank reverse.

(L11748) $39.50

Issued April 14th, 1862 at Richmond. No. 5246. Fifty Cents. Vignette of Greek goddess on left side.

(L11749) $65.00

Here, in excellent condition, is an original Civil War paper money artifact referred to as a Confederate Treasury Note. Listed as a 'Type 13" note, this specimen is a $100.00 denomination bill rated VF (very fine) in currency references. The Type 13 bill was authorized initially for $80,000,000 by the Confederate government's Act of August 19, 1861 but subsequent printings raised the total value to some $291,961,830. Over 607,000 such paper notes were printed and issued in total. The quality of the paper used was average and there were many period counterfeit bills of this 'Type' that made it into circulation. Bill dimensions are 7¼" long x 3" high and it does exhibit light vertical and horizontal quarter folds indicating the bill was circulated. Two spots of foxing visible but mostly clean. Paper is in excellent, almost crisp condition, with a center image that depicts slaves loading cotton unto a wagon. A uniformed sailor stands at the lower left corner of the bill. Two large medallions stacked vertically adorn the right panel with the upper medallion bearing "100" and the lower medallion a large letter "C". No flourishes between the words 'Confederate' and 'States'. Printing on the face is in black ink with the reverse blank. Register's name is "Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, VA". Lithographic date is "September 2d, 1861". A very fine note specimen.

(L13300) $125.00

Here, in excellent condition, is an original Civil War paper money artifact referred to as a Confederate Treasury Note. Listed as a 'Type 13" note, this specimen is a $100.00 denomination bill rated VF (very fine) in currency references. The Type 13 (T13) bill was authorized initially for $80,000,000 by the Confederate government's Act of August 19, 1861 but subsequent printings raised the total value to some $291,961,830. Over 607,000 such paper notes were printed and issued in total. The quality of the paper used was average and there were many period counterfeit bills of this 'Type' that made it into circulation. Bill dimensions are 7¼" long x 3" high and it does exhibit light vertical and horizontal quarter folds indicating the bill was circulated. Water staining at lower right corner but bill mostly clean. Paper is in excellent, almost crisp condition, with a center image that depicts slaves loading cotton unto a wagon. A uniformed sailor stands at the lower left corner of the bill. Two large medallions stacked vertically adorn the right panel with the upper medallion bearing "100" and the lower medallion a large letter "C". No flourishes between the words 'Confederate' and 'States'. Printing on the face is in black ink with the reverse blank. Back has slight soiling. Register's name is "Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, VA". Lithographic date is "September 2d, 1861". A very fine note specimen.

(L13301) $135.00

Here, in excellent condition, is an original Civil War paper money artifact referred to as a Confederate Treasury Note. Listed as a 'Type 13" note, this specimen is a $100.00 denomination bill rated VF (very fine) in currency references. The Type 13 (T13) bill was authorized initially for $80,000,000 by the Confederate government's Act of August 19, 1861 but subsequent printings raised the total value to some $291,961,830. Over 607,000 such paper notes were printed and issued in total. The quality of the paper used was average and there were many period counterfeit bills of this 'Type' that made it into circulation. Bill dimensions are 7¼" long x 3" high and it does exhibit light vertical and horizontal quarter folds indicating the bill was circulated. Paper slightly dark but in very good condition with a center image that depicts slaves loading cotton unto a wagon. A uniformed sailor stands at the lower left corner of the bill. Two large medallions stacked vertically adorn the right panel with the upper medallion bearing "100" and the lower medallion a large letter "C". Left side bill edge shows two tiny tears. No flourishes between the words 'Confederate' and 'States'. Printing on the face is in black ink with the reverse blank. Register's name is "Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, VA". Lithographic date is "September 2d, 1861". A very fine note specimen.

(L13302) $135.00

[See Criswell, p. 141.] 289A/ Ah. Serial number "19271", in red ink. Issued Richmond, July 10, 1862. Printer: "J. T. Paterson, Columbia, SC". Beige and brown one-sided note, w/ centered railroad vignette and girl w/basket atop her head at left margin. Reverse interest endorsement stamps: "Interest Paid to 1st January 1863", "Interest Paid To 1st January 1864 at Macon", "Interest Paid to 1st January, 1865, at Columbia, Ga." Serial number ink lightly faded, else Very Fine. Highly attractive T-note.

(552-90) $145.00

See Criswell, p. 145. 314 W. Dated "Dec. 15", w/serial number "106263" in red ink, measuring 7.125 x 3.25 One sided, w/beige coloring & red underscript under "One Hundred Dollars". Vignettes featured two black field hands in upper center, and portraits of John C. Calhoun and Standing Liberty in lower left and right corners. Reverse ink endorsements [from top to bottom]: "Interest paid to Jany 1 '64", "Interest paid to Jany 1 '65", indecipherable Initials "2 February 1863". Ink from the 1864 endorsement bleeds through left half of the obverse side. Else VG and attractive. In plastic case.

(552-88) $145.00

Issued in Richmond, VA., February 17, 1864. 1st Series; Serial No. "87684". Obverse features Reddish brown tint & vignettes of artillery and Confederate Secretary of State Robert M.T. Hunter. Reverse is blue w/large centered "Ten" and four small circled "10"s in the corners. Exhibits light wrinkling, w/slight reverse side soiling.

(L13152) $45.00

See Criswell p. 219. 564 "D" "Series 7". Dated "February 17, 1864", serial number "4920" [in black ink]. Double sided note, measuring 3.125 x 7.125". Obverse features red-colored overlay w/vignettes of State Capitol at Richmond [upper center] and C.G. Memminger [lower right corner.] Reverse features blue overlay w/ printed "Five" and numeral "5" in all corners. Note exhibits three unobtrusive dark points on the reverse. Else Fine, and highly attractive. In clear plastic case.

(552-89) $100.00