100 Dollars, Legal Tender Note, United States, 1863

100 Dollars, Legal Tender Note, United States, 1863

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 100 dollar note
United States, 1862
Obverse Image: Eagle with wings spread.
Obverse Text: 100 / PATENTED APRIL 3RD, 1860. / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY / PATENTED 30 JUNE 1857 / ACT OF MARCH 3D. 1863 / 95812 / WASHINGTON, MARCH 10TH 1863 / THE UNITED STATES PROMISE TO PAY TO BEARER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS / REGISTER OF THE TREASURY / TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES / NUMBER 95812 / D / NEW SERIES 1 / PAYABLE AT THE TREASURY OF THE U.S. AT NEW YORK
Reverse Image: Geometric pattern.
Reverse Text: U.S. / 100 / C / TREASURY NOTE / THIS NOTE IS A LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, EXCEPT DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND INTEREST ON PUBLIC DEBT, AND IS RECEIVABLE IN PAYMENT OF ALL LOANS MADE TO THE UNITED STATES / PATENTED APRIL 23RD. 1860. / NATIONAL BANK NOTE COMPANY
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
note
date made
1863
maker
National Bank Note Company
place made
United States
Associated Place
United States
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.1 cm x 19.1 cm x.01 cm; 3 3/16 in x 7 17/32 in x in
ID Number
NU.78.5.104
serial number
95812
catalog number
78.5.104
accession number
1978.0941
Credit Line
U. S. Department of the Treasury
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Data Source
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