10 Dollars, Bank of the Commonwealth, Virginia, United States, 1858

10 Dollars, Bank of the Commonwealth, Virginia, United States, 1858

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One (1) 10 dollar note
Virginia, United States, 1858
Obverse Image: Portrait of James Madison at left. In center, two men in front of George Washington's profile with dog and ships in background. Warrior for pledge of security at right.
Obverse Text: 10 / STATE OF VIRGINIA / THE BANK OF THE COMMONWEALTH WILL PAY TO BEARER TEN DOLLARS ON DEMAND / NO. 1217 / B / RICHMOND, SEPT 4 1858 / CASHR. / PREST. / BALD, COUSLAND & CO. PHILADA & NEW YORK / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
paper money
obsolete bank note
note
date made
1858
maker
Bald, Cousland & Co.
American Bank Note Company
place of issue
United States: Virginia, Richmond
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ID Number
NU.73.11.1067
catalog number
73.11.1067
accession number
305034
serial number
1217
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury S. Ober
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