Keatinge & Ball, American, 1861 - 1864 Search this
Subject of:
Judah P. Benjamin, American, 1811 - 1884 Search this
Confederate States of America, 1861 - 1865 Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 3 3/16 × 7 1/8 in. (8.1 × 18.1 cm)
Type:
money
American paper money
Place made:
Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
February 17, 1864
Description:
Confederate States of America two dollar bill. In the center of the note is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number [2] in the center. Surrounding the number is the inscription, [Richmond. / Feb. 17th 1964. / No. / 86545]. At the bottom of the circle is the sentence in cursive, [Two Years after the ratification / of a Treaty of Peace between / the Confederate States & the / United States of America. Underneath, printed in large block letters is the inscription, [THE / CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / Will pay to the bearer on demand / TWO DOLLARS]. The bottom is signed on the left by [M M Bailey / for Register] and on the right by, [M Allen / for Treasurer]. Between the signatures are the engraver and printers' name, [Engraved & Printed by by Keatinge & Ball]. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, [TWO] printed vertically. On the right border the word [TWO] is in an intricately designed rectangular shape. In the center is an oval portrait of Judah P. Benjamin surrounded by scroll work designs. The entire right hand upper corner has been torn off and is missing. The back is blank. Distinct crease marks can be seen showing where the bill had previously been folded.
