5 Dollars, Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Augusta, Georgia, United States, 1820

5 Dollars, Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Augusta, Georgia, United States, 1820

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One (1) 5 dollar note
Georgia, United States, 1820
Obverse Image: Scene of people working. Enslaved workers in field at left, white harbor workers at right.
Obverse Text: V / 5 / FIVE / THE PRESIDENT DIRECTORS AND CO. OF THE FARMERS & MECHANICS BANK OF AUGUSTA GEORGIA PROMISE TO PAY _ OR BEARER FIVE DOLLARS ON DEMAND / NO. _ / AUGUSTA _ 18_ / A
Object Name
paper money
note
Date made
1820
maker
Murray, Draper, Fairman & Co.
place of issue
United States: Georgia, Augusta
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ID Number
NU.170666.0051
accession number
170666
Credit Line
Estate of Victor H. Huberich
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National Museum of American History
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