Recto_Bank of the Commonwealth (Virginia)_1 dollar_1861
Author
Bank of the Commonwealth, associated name ; Letcher, John (1813-1884) associated name
Title
Recto_Bank of the Commonwealth (Virginia)_1 dollar_1861
Description
Printed on off-white paper in black and red ink. Image of the State Seal of Virginia; Virtue in armor holding a sword and spear standing over the corpse of Tyranny, whose scepter has broken and his crown lies on the ground. Verso: blank.
Inscription: "RICHMOND, VA. MAY 1, 1861. THE Bank of the Commonwealth Will pay ONE DOLLAR on demand to ___ or Bearer". ; Within seal: "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS."
Notes
Bank of the Commonwealth (Virginia), 1 dollar, 1861, 1861. Baker Library, Harvard Business School, Historical Collections, 3-08-E/1, Mss :78 C 1709-1868 976. American Currency Collection. Recto.
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