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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Currency, Virginia.
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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Currency, Virginia.
This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational
purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the
relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other
collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in
this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items
offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to
them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be
regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I
will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are
believed to be original and authentic
to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners
permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been
disarmed and rendered safe.
Any weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons,
and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.
This information is
available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.
Virginia currency, 1861.
Virginia currency, Treasury Note, $20, July 15,
1861.
Currency was issued by the Virginia state government July 15, 1861,
"VIRGINIA TREASURY NOTE / The Faith of the Commonwealth is Pledged. / Receivable
in Payment of Taxes or other Public Dues. / Twelve months after date, the
Commonwealth of Virginia will pay bearer at the Treasury TWENTY DOLLARS with
interest at the rate of seven percent, payable until redeemed or advertised for
redemption./ RICHMOND ".
The note depicts Minerva standing at left, George Washington, at center, and Justice
seated with the Ten Commandments at right, black print on plain paper, green
overlay, blank back. Date is hand inscribed, serial number is hand
inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA.
Ref: Criswell, VA3.
M0789
Virginia currency, Treasury Note $20,
July 15, 1861.
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Virginia currency, Treasury Note $5, October
10, 1861.
Currency was issued by the Virginia state government
October 10, 1861, "VIRGINIA TREASURY NOTE / The
Commonwealth of Virginia will pay to Bearer / AT THE TREASURY / FIVE
DOLLARS / RICHMOND / The Faith of the Commonwealth is Pledged. / Receivable in
Payment of Taxes or other Public Dues. The note depicts
a young girl at left, and Ceres seated in
large "V", at right, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is hand
inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA.
Ref: Criswell, VA5.
M0807
Virginia currency, Treasury Note $5,
October 10, 1861.
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Virginia currency, 1862.
Virginia currency, Treasury Note $1, July 21,
1862.
Currency was issued by the Virginia state government July 21, 1862,
"VIRGINIA TREASURY NOTE / The Commonwealth of Virginia will pay ONE DOLLAR to
bearer on demand at the Treasury. / RICHMOND ".
The note depicts
John Letcher, Virginia Governor, at left, Ceres seated, at center, black print,
on plain paper, red overlay with "ONE" and "1" shown twice, plain back. Date is printed, serial number is
hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: "HOYER & LUDWIG,
RICHd ".
Ref: Criswell, VA17.
M0787
Virginia currency, Treasury Note $1, July
1, 1862.
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M0788
Virginia currency, Treasury Note $1, July
1, 1862.
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M0952 Virginia currency, Treasury Note $1, July
21,
1862.
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Virginia currency, Charlestown Virginia (Charles Town, West Virginia today).
Virginia currency, Corporation of Charlestown,
Charlestown, Virginia, 10 cents, authorized 1861.
Currency was authorized by the local government of Charlestown, Virginia, (now
Charles Town, West Virginia) in 1861 and issued from January to May 1861,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / Issued by an Act of the Corporation of April 30th, 1861. /
DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF CHARLESTOWN, / TEN CENTS, / Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by
(name inscribed) Treasurer to the Bearer on presentation of these bills, in sums
of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts Minerva at left, and Ceres at
right, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is hand inscribed, "186"
in script style is printed, treasurer name is hand inscribed, serial number is
hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing: (not readable).
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Charlestown, 10 cents, 1861.
M1080
Virginia currency, Corporation of Charlestown, Charlestown, Virginia, 10
cents, authorized 1861, issued May 23, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Franklin County, Rocky Mount, Virginia.
Virginia currency, County of Franklin, Rocky
Mount, Virginia, 25 cents, June 3, 1862.
Currency was issued by the local government of County of Franklin, Rocky Mount, Virginia,
June 3, 1862, "THE COUNTY OF FRANKLIN / Will pay to Bearer, in Current
Funds, / TWENTY - FIVE CENTS, / after the 1st day of Jan. 1863 when demanded in
sums of one or more dollars. / Issued by authority of an Act of the Gen'l
Assembly of the State of Virginia. / Rocky Mount, Va.". The note depicts
guard dog guarding a safe at center, black print, on plain paper, plain back.
Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: no information.
Virginia obsolete currency, County of Franklin,
Virginia, 25 cents, June 3, 1862.
M0870 Virginia currency,
County of Franklin, Rocky Mount, Virginia, 25 cents, June 3, 1862.
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Virginia currency, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg, Virginia, 25 cents, September 20, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Fredericksburg, Virginia,
September 20, 1861, "DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF
FREDERICKSBURG, / TWENTY - FIVE CENTS, / Payable on demand to bearer in currency
, whenever presented in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts
minimal graphic artwork, no
images, black print, on plain paper, plain back.
Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "J WHITE, VA".
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of Fredericksburg, 25
cents, September 20, 1861.
M0806
Virginia currency, Corporation of Fredericksburg,
Fredericksburg, Virginia, 25 cents, September 20, 1861.
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Virginia currency, Richmond, Virginia.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia,
$2, April 19, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Richmond, Virginia, April 19,
1861, "CORPORATION OF RICHMOND / Promise to pay to the Bearer / TWO DOLLARS /
when presented ??. / Receivable in City Taxes." The note depicts graphic
artwork,
image of John Letcher, Virginia Governor, black print, on plain paper,
pink overlay covers nearly the entire note making it very difficult to read, plain back.
Month and year is printed, day is hand inscribed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing:
Printing: "Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, Va".
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Richmond, $2, April 19, 1861.
M0950
Virginia currency, Corporation of
Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, $2, April 19, 1861.
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Virginia currency, City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia,
30 cents, April 14, 1862.
Currency was issued by the local government of Richmond, Virginia, April 14,
1862, "THE CITY OF RICHMOND / Will pay to Bearer, on Demand, ./ THIRTY CENTS /
when presented in sums of One or more Dollars. And this Note is receivable
for any Dues to the City of Richmond. / [ Authorized by Act of Assembly. ] ". The note depicts
minimal graphic artwork, no
images, black print, on plain paper, plain back.
Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: not indicated.
Virginia obsolete currency, City of Richmond, 30
cents, April 14, 1862.
M0960
Virginia currency, City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, 30 cents, April
14, 1862.
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Virginia currency, Staunton, Virginia.
Virginia currency, Town of Staunton, Staunton, Virginia,
25 cents, July 6, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Staunton, Virginia, July 6, 1861,
"DUE BY THE TOWN OF STAUNTON, / TWENTY FIVE CENTS, / Payable in Virginia bank
notes by the Chamberlain to Bearer on presentation of Due Bills to the amount of
Ten Dollars."
The note depicts slaves working the cotton fields, at left, and two lovers, at
center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is hand inscribed,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "HOYER & LUDWIG, RICHMOND, VA".
Virginia obsolete currency, Town of Staunton, 25 cents,
July 6, 1861.
M0808
Virginia currency, Town of Staunton, Staunton, Virginia,
25 cents, July 6, 1861.
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Virginia currency, Winchester, Virginia,.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 25 cents, authorized 1861.
Currency was authorized by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, in 1861
and issued from January to May 1861, "STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT
OF THE CORPORATION OF DECEMBER 15TH, 1860. / CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / TWENTY
FIVE CENTS, / Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to bearer on
presentation of these due bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts
Venus at left, and eagle with symbols of agriculture and shipping, in center,
and a a farmer at right, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is hand
inscribed, "186" in script style is printed, serial number is hand inscribed,
signature is hand signed. Printing: "HUUCKLE & SON. BALTIMORE."
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Winchester, 25 cents, May 27,1861.
M1072
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 25
cents, authorized 1861, issued January 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
M1071
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 25
cents, authorized 1861, issued May 27, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 25 cents, June 24, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, June 24, 1861,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / Issued under the Act of the Corporation of
December 15th, 1860. / CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / TWENTY - FIVE CENTS,
/ Payable in Virginia
Bank Notes by the Treasurer to bearer on presentation of these due
bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts ladies Liberty
and Virtue at left, a guard dog defending a bank, in center, and a very
small beehive centered at the bottom, blue print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
hand inscribed, "1861" in script style is printed,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"LUCAS & SONS, PRS. BALT."
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester, 25 cents,
June 24,1861.
M1077 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 25 cents, June 24, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, $1, July 15, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, July 15, 1861,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / Issued under the Act of the Corporation of December 15th,
1860. / DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / ONE DOLLAR. / Payable in Virginia
Bank Notes by the Treasurer to bearer on presentation of these due bills, in
sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts the figure
Chasity
at left, a locomotive under full steam pulling a train in the center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
printed,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "LUCAS & SONS, PRS. BALT."
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester, One dollar,
July 15, 1861.
M0961 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, $1, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, Ridgeway collection. |
M1070 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, $1, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
50 cents, July 15, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, July 15, 1861,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / Issued under the Act of the Corporation of December 15th,
1860. / DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER. / FIFTY CENTS. / Payable in
Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to bearer on presentation of these due
bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts symbolism of
agriculture at left, a beehive, in center, a guard dog centered at bottom,
yellow print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "LUCAS & SONS, PRS. BALT."
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester, 50 cents,
July 15, 1861.
M0963 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 50 cents, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, Ridgeway collection. |
M1068 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 50 cents, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
M1069 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 50 cents, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia,
10 cents, July 15, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, July 15, 1861,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / Issued under the Act of the Corporation of December 15th,
1860. / DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER. / TEN CENTS. / Payable in
Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to bearer on presentation of these due
bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts a hunter at left,
symbols of agriculture, in center, a small beehive centered at bottom, green print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed
in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "LUCAS & SONS, PRS. BALT."
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester,
10 cents,
July 15, 1861.
M1076 Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia,
10 cents, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia,
15 cents, July 15, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, July 15, 1861,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / Issued under the Act of the Corporation of December 15th,
1860. / DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER. / FIFTEEN CENTS. / Payable in
Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to bearer on presentation of these due
bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note depicts a woman at left,
the seal of Virginia, Virtus slaying the tyrant, in center, a small beehive centered at bottom, red print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed
in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed.
Printing: "LUCAS & SONS, PRS. BALT."
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester,
15 cents,
July 15, 1861.
M1078 Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia,
15 cents, July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 50 cents, October 4, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, October 4, 1861, "STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT OF THE CORPORATION.
/ DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / FIFTY CENTS, /
Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to Bearer on
presentation of these due bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note
depicts various graphic embellishments, seal of the state of Virginia,
Virtus slaying the tyrant, in the center, black print, on plain paper,
plain back. Date is
printed in script style, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Ridenour Pr.".
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Winchester, 50 cents, October 4, 1861.
Barley note to be photographed.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 5 cents, October 4, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, October 4, 1861, "STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT OF THE CORPORATION.
/ DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / FIVE CENTS, /
Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to Bearer on
presentation of these due bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS."
The note
depicts Cupid, at left, symbols of agriculture, in the center, black
print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
printed in script style, serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Ridenour Pr.".
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Winchester, 5 cents, October 4, 1861.
Barley note to be photographed.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 25 cents, October 24, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, October 24, 1861, "STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT OF THE CORPORATION.
/ DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / TWENTY - FIVE CENTS, /
Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to Bearer on
presentation of these due bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note
depicts Cupid, at left, symbols of agriculture, in the center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
printed in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Ridenour Pr.".
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Winchester, 25 cents, October 24, 1861.
Barley note to be photographed.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, $1, November 7, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, November
7, 1861, "STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT OF THE CORPORATION.
/ DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / ONE DOLLAR, /
Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to Bearer on
presentation of these due bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note
depicts various graphic embellishments, seal of the state of Virginia,
Virtus slaying the tyrant, in the center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
printed in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Ridenour Pr.".
Virginia obsolete currency, Corporation of
Winchester, one dollar, November 7, 1861.
Barley note to be photographed.
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 20 cents, November 7, 1861.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, November
7, 1861, "STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT OF THE CORPORATION.
/ DUE BY THE CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / TWENTY CENTS, /
Payable in Virginia Bank Notes by the Treasurer to Bearer on
presentation of these due bills, in sums of FIVE DOLLARS." The note
depicts Virtue at left, seal of the state of Virginia, Virtus slaying
the tyrant, in the center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
printed in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Ridenour Pr.".
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester,
20
cents, November 7, 1861.
M1073
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia, 20 cents, November 7, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 12 1/2 cents, November 23, 1861
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M1023 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 12 1/2 cents, November
23, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, Ridgeway collection. |
Virginia currency, Corporation of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
25 cents, February 1, 1862.
Currency was issued by the local government of Winchester, Virginia, February
1,1862,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / ISSUED UNDER THE ACT OF THE CORPORATION. / DUE BY THE
CORPORATION OF WINCHESTER, / TWENTY - FIVE CENTS, / Payable in Bankable
Funds by the Treasurer to bearer, on presentation of these due bills, in sums of
FIVE DOLLARS."
The note depicts Cupid at left, symbolism of agriculture in the
center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is printed in script
style,
there is no serial number, signature is hand signed. Printer is not
indicated.
Virginia obsolete currency,
Corporation of Winchester, 25 cents,
February 1, 1862.
M0962 Virginia currency,
Corporation of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, 25 cents, February 1,
1862.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, Ridgeway collection. |
Virginia currency, Bank of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia.
Virginia currency, Bank of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
$1, 1861.
Currency was issued by the Bank of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia,
"According to Act of Assembly / STATE OF VIRGINIA. / BANK OF WINCHESTER / Will
pay ONE DOLLAR to the bearer on demand.
The note depicts various graphic flourishes with beehive in the center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
hand inscribed, "18" is printed in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing is not
indicated.
Virginia obsolete currency, Bank of Winchester, one
dollar, 1861.
M1024 Virginia currency,
Bank of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
$1, 1861, issued July 15, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, Ridgeway collection. |
M1075 Virginia currency,
Bank of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
$1, 1861.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Bank of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
$50.
Currency was issued by the Bank of Winchester, Winchester, Virginia,
"STATE OF VIRGINIA. / BANK OF WINCHESTER / Will pay FIFTY DOLLARS to bearer on
demand. / WINCHESTER / STOCKHOLDERS INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE / SECURED BY PLEDGE OF
STATE SECURITIES".
The note depicts symbols of agriculture at left and right and centered on
the bottom, and graceful living upper center, black print, on plain paper, plain back. Date is
hand inscribed, "18" is printed in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Draper Welsh & Co. Philada". It is not clear when these were issued,
presumably this bank failed at the conclusion of the Civil War, this note was
finely printed by a northern printer, likely during reconstruction, late 1860's
or early 1870's.
Virginia obsolete currency, Bank of Winchester,
Fifty dollars.
M1079 Virginia currency,
Bank of Winchester,
Winchester, Virginia,
$50., not issued estimated, late 1860's.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |
Virginia currency, Bank of the Valley in Winchester, Winchester, Virginia.
Virginia currency, Bank of the Valley in
Virginia,
Winchester, Virginia,
$10, 1856.
Currency was issued by the Bank of the Valley in Winchester, Virginia,
"Winchester / The Bank of the Valley in Virginia / Will pay TEN DOLLARS on
demand at its banking house in (hand inscribed) / to (hand inscribed), or
Bearer."
Note depicts George Washington at left and a native American at right
with symbols of patriotism, black print, on plain paper, plain back. The
banking office to settle, "Staunton" and the depositor's name, "Kenton Harpers"
are both hand inscribed, date is hand inscribed, "18" is printed in script style,
serial number is hand inscribed, signature is hand signed. Printing:
"Toppan, Carpenter & Co Philad".
Virginia obsolete currency, Bank of the Valley in
Virginia, ten dollars, 1856.
M1074 Virginia currency,
Bank of the Valley in Virginia,
Winchester, Virginia,
$10, March 7, 1856.
Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia, collection of Steve Ritter. |