T-3. Confederate Currency. 1861 $100. PMG About Uncirculated 50 Net. Closed Pinholes, Previously Mounted.No. 1488, Plate A. The National Bank Note Company produced these high quality $100s using patented steel plates and 1,606 were issued. Ceres, Goddess of Agriculture, is seen at left. A wonderful scene of a steam locomotive with passenger cars waiting at a depot is seen at center. Vibrant green border and protector inks are seen along with bright uncancelled paper. Well penned signatures of Clitherall and Elmore are also found. This example displays an issuing manuscript on the back from Assistant Quartermaster Ferdinand Malloy who issued this note June 17th, 1861. A lightly circulated and very appealing example of this first Confederate $100 note. This was also our consignors first Montgomery note. It was purchased directly from Grover Criswell when they first met at a small show in the early 1960s.From The Cleo Collection of Confederate Paper Money.
































