1862 Confederate $1 Note Richmond VA Dec 2 T-55 Style Civil War Currency Signed
This is a nice original example of Southern currency issued by the Confederacy to help finance the war effort. Features: Central portrait vignette, "One Dollar" text, ornate borders, hand signatures (including "For Register" and "For Treasurer"), and serial number area. Still very presentable and legible. Housed in a protective clear sleeve for display and preservation. Hundreds of thousands of this type were originally printed during the war.
However, the vast majority did not survive. Confederate currency suffered from extreme hyperinflation, poor paper quality, heavy circulation, and widespread destruction or burning after the South's defeat. Surviving examples like this one - especially with clear signatures and good eye appeal - are extremely scarce relative to how many were produced. These notes were issued by the Confederate government as fiat currency (not backed by hard assets like gold or silver). As the war progressed and Confederate defeat became likely, the notes rapidly lost value. After the war, they became essentially worthless as legal tender, leading to low survival rates. Civil War / Confederate memorabilia collections. Anyone building a set of Southern currency. Catch 961 Collectibles - Quality coins, currency, and historical treasures from Greenville, SC. Thanks for looking - happy collecting!