This is an authentic Confederate States of America (CSA) '25-Cent' fractional currency banknote clearly marked by the '25' in the upper right corner and the text "Twenty-Five Cents" across the center. It was issued on 1 January 1863 by the state of Alabama during the American Civil War. The currency is obsolete and thus, no longer legal tender.
The currency is a 2nd series banknote and is signed by the governor of Alabama, John Gill shorter who served in this role from 2 December 1861 until 1 December 1863.
Highlighting its function as legal tender within Alabama, the banknote note states, "Receivable in Payment of all Public Dues".
Measurements:
Length: 5"
Height: 2 1/2"
Historical Context:
CSA currency was relegated worthless & became obsolete as legal tender following their defeat in the Civil War. However, they represent a part of the financial history of the CSA during the American Civil War & thus these banknotes have become collector's pieces.
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Confederate States of America (1863)
'25-Cent' Banknote
Issued by the State of Alabama
$48.00
* Authentic *
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