The paper money of the confederate states of america, 18611865 by philip hartley chase online at alibris. A short history of the confederate states of america. Six months after the ratification the confederate states second series of a treaty of peace untteo states figure 421. You can buy it directly from the author at that link. May 07, 20 you can buy it directly from the author at that link. Commercial banks in the united states had legally issued banknotes before there. Paper money has circulated in america at least as far back as colonial times. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. Back for a 10th edition, this numismatic industry bible has.
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The confederacy struck no coinage, so paper money was the staple of everyday commerce. Seven issues march 9, 1861 may 16, 1861 august 19, 1861 april 17, 1862. His 1880 register of issues of confederate states treasury notes has long. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version.
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