CSA 1864 $20 Bank Note

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A very nice original Confederate States of America $20 note dated February 17, 1864. The obverse features the Tennessee State Capitol building at center, with text contained within two shields above. A portrait of Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens appears at the lower right, with denomination markings at the left and upper right.The note features both printed Latin script and period cursive script.The principal wording reads:“Two Years after the Ratification of a Treaty of Peace betweenThe Confederate States and the United States of America,TheCONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICAWill pay TWENTY DOLLARS to the beareron demand. Richmond. February 17th 1864.”The reverse is printed in blue ink and features a large “TWENTY” at center with the denomination “20” in all four corners, superimposed over an intricate guilloche design.This example remains in great overall condition for its age. There are a few visible creases and very minor tears confined to the edges, consistent with period circulation and handling. Please refer to the photographs for exact condition.

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