Obsolete Currency
After the end of the American Revolutionary War, the U.S. government struck coinage, but did not issue any official paper currency for circulation. This made everyday commerce difficult, as large transactions would be very cumbersome if completed solely with coins. Accordingly, private banks and institutions began to issue banknotes to ease commerce.
These notes are referred to as "Obsolete Currency" because they ceased circulating during the Civil War. Between 1810 and 1865, countless banks, railroads, states, canal companies and private merchants issued currency in many different denominations. Some are very colorful and all are historic: odd denominations include 2 cent, $1.50, $3, $4, etc.
During the Civil War, the various Confederate States issued their own banknotes to circulate alongside Confederate currency. Obsolete currency is some of the most attractive and historically interesting currency produced in this nation. Add some to your collection!
- Found 31 items
Undated. $2. PCGS. Very Ch-64. CT.$409.00Remainder. Norfolk Bank. A wonderful fully framed note that exhibits strong red and black inks and original paper. A vignette on the left portrays cattle being driven. Attractive and eye appealing.
Item #250972 (1 / 31)
1815. $50. PMG. VF-20. MD.$525.00Union Bank of Maryland. Counterfeit. Comment: Stains. A contemporary counterfeit of a rare early Baltimore obsolete. Stains in the upper right are not significant and blend in well.
Item #248321 (2 / 31)
1820's-30's. $10. PMG. Ch Unc-64. GA.$350.00Proof. Bank of Augusta. Listed in Haxby only as a regular issue for the design. A portrait of George Washington can be seen on the left and a seldom used portrait of Patrick Henry can be seen on the right. Typical PC's can be found along the signature lines. Very attractive.
Item #241208 (3 / 31)
1830's. $100. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$169.00Susquehanna Bank. Port Deposit, Maryland. Men in Rowboats with Riverboat and Sail Ships. MD-280-G16. Shank 102.11.11.
Item #251413 (4 / 31)
1830's. $20. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$119.00Susquehanna Bank. Port Deposit. MD-280-G12. Shank 102.11.8. Maid seated with spool of yarn.
Item #216740 (5 / 31)
1837. $2. PMG. F-12. MD.$450.00Hagerstown. Washington County Savings Institution. Counterfeit. Comment: Minor Repair. Light repair near the upper right corner is minor.
Item #248459 (6 / 31)
1839-41. $10. PMG. VF-20. TX.$599.00Cut Cancelled. Republic of Texas. An attractive example with strong color and solid paper. A typical cut cancel can be easily overlooked.
Item #244715 (7 / 31)
1840. 25c. PMG. Ch F-15. MD.$350.00Baltimore. Howard Park Steam Cotton Factory. Comment: Rust Minor Repairs. R-6. Vignettes include a Bust 25c reverse design. Rust spots sprinkle into even wear. Repairs are of little distraction.
Item #248429 (8 / 31)
1840's. $20. PCGS. Very Ch-64. LA.$89.00Canal & Banking Co. New Orleans. LA-105-G32. Liberty with Eagle and Shield. No Face Tint.
Item #108849 (9 / 31)
1841. 10c. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$150.00Darlington Maryland. T.W. & B. Silver Jr. General Store. Shank 32.2.3.
Item #244524 (10 / 31)
1841. 12 1/2c. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$150.00Darlington Maryland. T.W. & B. Silver Jr. General Store. Shank 32.2.4.
Item #244525 (11 / 31)
1841. 12 1/2c. PMG. Ch VF-35. EPQ. MD.$475.00Warfieldsburg. Carroll County. R. Nelson. Remainder, R-7. R. Nelson was the owner of a general store and the local agent for Stainburn's Vegetable Extract Anti-Bilious Pills. Well centered with only light folding and premium paper.
Item #248425 (12 / 31)
1841. 25c. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$150.00Darlington Maryland. T.W. & B. Silver Jr. General Store. Shank 32.2.5.
Item #244526 (13 / 31)
1841. 5c. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$150.00Darlington Maryland. T.W. & B. Silver Jr. General Store. Shank 32.2.1.
Item #244522 (14 / 31)
1841. 50c. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$150.00Darlington Maryland. T.W. & B. Silver Jr. General Store. Shank 32.2.6.
Item #244527 (15 / 31)
1841. 6 1/4c. PCGS. Very Ch-64. MD.$150.00Darlington Maryland. T.W. & B. Silver Jr. General Store. Shank 32.2.2.
Item #244523 (16 / 31)
185_. $1. PCGS. Very Ch-64. PPQ. DC.$469.00Columbia Bank. Washington, DC. Mounted on Cardstock. Hole Punch Cancelled. From one of the many fraudulent banks in business in DC from 1852-56. Vignettes include Hebe offering a drink to an eagle, an eagle perched on a federal shield, and Ceres kneeling in a field. The appearance is bright and fresh. Typical POC's lie across the signature lines.
Item #248411 (17 / 31)
1850-60's. $5. PMG. VF-25. FL.$329.00Bank of St. Johns. A cotton plant is the central vignette. Attractive red and black ink with solid paper.
Item #249746 (18 / 31)
1850's. $2. PCGS. Very Ch-64. PPQ. NE.$510.00Omaha City Bank and Land Co, Remainder. A lovely note with strong orange-red and black inks and bright premium paper. Vignettes include: two men talking outside next to horses at center, a child holding chickens at right, and a young woman at left.
Item #251795 (19 / 31)
1850's. $3. PMG. Ch Unc-63. DC.$525.00Virginia Bank Of Washington City. Proof. Vignettes include: Agriculture, Freedom, and Science gathering together; collecting well water; and a canal boat. Printed on India paper and mounted on cardstock, 6 typical POC's lay across the signature lines.
Item #251093 (20 / 31)
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