A must have book, just released, for the serious student of the civil war and. Buy confederate states of america currency for sale at. We have what we hope is an easy to use guide to identify and value your old confederate money. Confederate currency exhibition catalogue is the companion book to the nationally acclaimed traveling exhibition by john w. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. North carolina confederate currency news newspapers books scholar jstor. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. Also unlike most other states, a lot of the earlier currency from north carolina is fairly common. Included here are examples of currencies that circulated in other southern states. Shop our selection of confederate states of america currency from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. Our organization, open to male descendants of confederate veterans who honorably served their country during the war between the states, is dedicated to honoring their memory and preserving their legacy for future generations.
Between 1861 and 1865, the confederate states of america issued over 100 varieties of currency, some very rare, others very affordable. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. During the civil war, garysburg was important because of the petersburg railroad. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. Apmex offers a wide selection of historical confederate notes for sale. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency. Dating back to the 1860s, select from rare currency including authentic confederate bonds. In the former publication grover developed a numbering system for identifying the many varieties of notes.
Click on the picture or description below to learn more about your exact note. North carolina, civil war service records of confederate. The most recent state currency issue prior to this were the colonial american banknotes issued during the 18th century. The popular exhibition has broken museum attendance records and has been critiqued and described in articles in 456. And im pleading with you not to cling so closely to that confederate currency. Value of colonial currency from north carolina sell old. This easytoread, fun and educational book offers an introduction to the often beautiful notes that financed the confederacy. This book does not cover confederate currency but there are several books that do that. To return to this table, click on the enlarged front or back image. Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. Us confederate currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 6 sign in. T64 to t72, 1864 confederate currency to view an enlarged image, click on the thumbnail image. Charlotte rare coins is operated by professional coin and currency dealers serving the charlotte and piedmont area since 2001.
Garysburg, nc is situated approximately 62 miles directly south of petersurg, va just over the va nc state border. North carolina raleigh 5 cents jan 1 1863 cu original banknote paper money cr148. The confederate state of north carolina issued currency during the years 1861, 1862, 1863 and 1864. Expand your collection of historic confederate money by also selecting other sets of our confederate currency. Confederate paper currency great american coin company. These include obsolete bank notes, confederate money, southern state money, us large type, civil war coins, fugio coppers, and half and large cents. Welcome to, the online store of battleground antiques, inc. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Civil war confederate 1862 50 cents note ship raleigh north carolina paper money 2 photo. How to tell authentic confederate currency our pastimes. Civil war confederate 1863 20 dollar bill richmond. We aim for and deliver high satisfaction on all sides of a deal.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The records include a jacketenvelope for each soldier, labeled with his name, his rank, and the unit in which he served. The comprehensive catalog of confederate paper money is col. To promote a safe environment, please be respectful while chatting.
You are bidding on a twentyfive cents note issued by the state of north carolina. Obsolete currency 18001866 obsolete currency also known as bank notes or broken bank notes was issued by banks during the antebellum and civil war era from the 1780s through 1866 in the united states. Along with north carolina, other state governments in the confederacy issued their own forms of paper money during the war. Research past prices of confederate states of america currency to buy or bid confidently today. Us confederate currency numismatic directory, with values and images page 2 sign in. We are pleased to offer some of the finest authentic memorabilia in the world from our headquarters in new bern, nc. Take a trip back in time with our gorgeous collectible u. Correctly identified authentic confederate currency is rare and can be extremely valuable. Badge worn by members of the north carolina confederate veterans at. If you are a united states history buff, then you may want to start a collection of u.
When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Located in jacksonville florida for over 25 years, we offer the southeasts largest selection of civil war memorabilia for sale. Guide to the duke university currency collection, 17461982. The jacketenvelope typically contains card abstracts of entries relating to the soldier as found in original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital. We help collectors build and sell great collections of antebellum and civil warera coins and currency from the 1780s to the 1860s. We specialize in authentic historical autographs, confederate currency, state and. The stories behind the most colonial, confederate, federal, obsolete, and private american notes. The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy. Battleground antiques the largest active inventory of. Civil war books, money notes, money bill, confederate states of america, southern heritage, coin values, old money, civil war photos, old coins.
Colonial currency from north carolina comes in over 200 different varieties. The confederate states of america was a collection of 11 states that seceded from the united states in 1860 following the election of president abraham lincoln. All the links below will take you to pages on our sister site about old currency. Read all you need to know about currency in the confederate in this book. Just because a note is no longer pink or white in color doesnt mean that its a fake. Confederate service records of soldiers who served in organizations from north carolina. In addition to larger denominations, north carolinas government issued its own supply of paper coins, ranging in face value from five cents to. Pierre fricke examines these series of confederate notes, highlighting the history and circumstances in which they were created. Graded paper money, such as bank notes, obsoletes, military payment certificates and more. Unlike most other states, there are really no important signors of north carolina colonial currency. This suggests that counterfeiting was not as large a problem here as elsewhere. Proserpina stands on the left side with grain in her hand. Civil war books civil war art confederate states of america america civil war american war american history civil wars civil war photos history images.
Get the best deals on 10c denomination us confederate currency. Make offer vintage original uncut sheet 17 ten cents notes north carolina currency nc plow. North carolina division of archives and history, 1979. Stop clinging to confederate currency summit life with j. The exhibition pairs images of enslaved africans engraved on confederate money with paintings inspired by the engravings. The one and only book that covers all currency issued by every southern state before, during, and after the war between the states. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Will be shipped in a bill protector, and mailed flat. Thanks for visiting the website of the north carolina division, sons of confederate veterans. Louisiana, mississippi, missouri, north carolina, south carolina, tennessee. Counterfeit confederate one hundreddollar note, 1864. Click the ask a librarian button on any page to get help with your nc research.
Vintage original uncut sheet 17 ten cents notes north carolina currency nc plow. It was not backed by hard assets, but simply by a promise to pay the bearer after the war, on the prospect of southern victory and independence. Selling confederate currency, obsolete and us currency pierre. Confederate currency introduction and history pierre fricke.
In addition, we have many active customers throughout the north carolina, south carolina, virginia, tennessee and georgia region. The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. Confederate money has become so much sought after that it is now becoming quite difficult to obtain in decent condition. Confederate states of american csa currency is unique in that it. Charlotte rare coins coins, charlotte, dealer, appraisals. No scholarly treatment of the american civil war can ignore the impact that the confederacys.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for confederate currency. Grover authored several books including confederate and southern states currency and north american currency. Rare identified enfield of a confederate soldier killed in action at gettysburg. We sell a wide range of obsolete bank notes, united states and confederate states currency spanning the 1800s.
When the confederacy seceded from the union in 1861, it immediately began issuing paper currency. An assortment of such state notes can be found among the north carolina collections currency holdings. This book is an easy and fun read introducing confederate paper money in the context of the founding of the confederate states of america and its history finance, war, social. The criswell numbering system was based on the work of william bradbeer and is still widely used today. We offer for sale rare confedeate, obsolete, southern states, and colonial currecny. The stories behind the most colonial, confederate, federal, obsolete, and.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Confederate currency currency coast to coast coins. View cart login home obsolete currency north carolina. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. Obsolete currency 18001866 confederate currency 18611865 southern state currency 1830s1873 us currency 18611869. Greear is the pastor of the summit church in raleighdurham, nc and author of several books including gaining by losing. During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. The confederate currency is arranged first by denominations. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues.