Civil War Choice 1864 $4 State of Georgia GA Currency
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Civil War Choice 1864 $4 State of Georgia GA CurrencyA GEM specimen
This CHOICE original January 1, 1864 uncirculated $4 note from the State of Georgia is as nice as you will find for your collection. It is a GEM specimen You will be hard press to find a better condition note as it is a bright note with all the border lines present. Most of these notes are cut with some of the border line missing or in circulated condition. It was issued from Milledgeville, GA on April 6, 1864. The center vignette of ” Moneta” A Roman Goddess of Riches and Wealth is often depicted by a chest that is assumed to contain treasure. Note was printed by Richard H. Howell of Savannah. On the top of the note it has an oval green ink stamp from the Georgia Treasury Department that authenticates it’s issue. It was the only color treasury seal used on this denomination. At the bottom center it has the Georgia State Coat of Arms clearly visible. Serial number 8854 and all are plate letter “A” numbered #1 - # 25,000. Signed by T.D. Tinsley for the Comptroller General and R.J. McCamy for the Treasurer. The note is hand signed, and numbered. It measures approximately 6.75 inches by 2.85 inches in overall size. Information came from the book State of Georgia Treasury Notes, Certificates and Bonds, A comprehensive Collector Guide by Martin and Latimer.Payments accepted by money order, Pay Pal or personal check, with 25 positive feedbacks.Shipping is $2 by USPS First class mail. Insurance is optional. | ||||||||||||
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